Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 12 | 34 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Rockets shocked the Kings 88-86. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.