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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
93
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 14 24 32 93
Houston RocketsRockets 29 29 27 33 118

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Kings 118-93. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.