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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 23 20 31 103
Houston RocketsRockets 27 31 27 27 112

After Action Report

The Rockets held off the Kings 112-103. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.