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Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 33 20 28 23 104
Houston RocketsRockets 31 29 38 21 119

After Action Report

The Rockets outlasted the Kings 119-104. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.