Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 36 | 30 | 26 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Kings edged the Rockets 128-122. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.