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Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 37 28 28 33 126
Sacramento KingsKings 28 33 25 26 112

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Kings 126-112. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.