Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 27 | 37 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings fended off the Rockets 119-112. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.