Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 26 | 27 | 14 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Kings 104-103. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.