Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 26 | 34 | 28 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Kings 122-107. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.