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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
110
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 30 25 27 109
Houston RocketsRockets 33 26 22 29 110

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Kings 110-109. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.