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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
103
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 25 26 25 97
Houston RocketsRockets 21 31 28 23 103

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets held off the Kings 103-97. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.