Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 107 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Rockets 112-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.