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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 25 23 34 102
Houston RocketsRockets 30 34 21 27 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets pulled away from the Kings 112-102. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.