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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
140
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 29 17 38 104
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 33 35 39 33 140

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Warriors buried the Kings 140-104. Warriors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.