Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 119 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 35 | 36 | 16 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Warriors edged the Kings 119-112. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Kings locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.