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Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
107
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 26 23 26 102
Sacramento KingsKings 19 29 30 29 107

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings squeaked past the Rockets 107-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.