Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 131 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Kings 131-97. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.