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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
125
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 35 31 30 30 126
Sacramento KingsKings 33 31 34 27 125

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Kings 126-125. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.