Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 20 | 34 | 39 | 125 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 26 | 27 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Kings 125-114. Rockets torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.