Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Kings 118-109. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.