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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 18 26 23 28 95
Sacramento KingsKings 31 26 23 26 106

After Action Report

The Kings took care of the Warriors 106-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Warriors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.