Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 25 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Rockets 119-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.