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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
94
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 21 27 26 94
Houston RocketsRockets 30 24 29 28 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets took care of the Kings 111-94. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.