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Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 35 17 32 115
Sacramento KingsKings 30 25 30 23 108

After Action Report

The Rockets edged the Kings 115-108. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.