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Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 33 27 28 116
Sacramento KingsKings 29 30 26 26 111

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Kings 116-111. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.