Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings survived the Rockets 103-102. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.