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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 30 23 19 98
Houston RocketsRockets 27 25 27 28 107

After Action Report

The Rockets edged the Kings 107-98. Rockets' offense had its way with the Kings. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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.