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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
103
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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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.