Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 34 | 26 | 23 | 114 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings edged the Rockets 120-114. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.