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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
141
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 27 29 29 106
Houston RocketsRockets 38 23 48 32 141

After Action Report

The Rockets blew the doors off the Kings 141-106. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.