Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
128
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Kings pulled away from the Rockets 128-118. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.
