Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Rockets survived the Kings 109-107. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.