Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 21 | 44 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Kings 116-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.