Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 32 | 24 | 31 | 12 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 4 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Rockets 126-118 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.