Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Rockets 118-117. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
