Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
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Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 30 | 14 | 93 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 22 | 15 | 26 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Kings 93-88. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.