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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
111
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 27 26 21 102
Sacramento KingsKings 31 20 31 29 111

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Rockets 111-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

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