Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 35 | 19 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Kings 99-90. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.