Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 25 | 38 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Kings 118-115. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.