Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
145
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 13 | 19 | 145 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 36 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Kings fended off the Rockets 145-137 in double overtime. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.