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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 22 23 30 106
Sacramento KingsKings 28 28 27 22 105

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Kings 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.