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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 31 27 31 112
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 29 25 23 22 99

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Kings outlasted the Warriors 112-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.