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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
107
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 33 27 24 107
Houston RocketsRockets 31 23 33 37 124

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Kings 124-107. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.