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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
89
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 22 29 23 102
Houston RocketsRockets 18 19 25 27 89

After Action Report

In Houston, the Kings downed the Rockets 102-89. Ugly basketball, but the Kings did just enough. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.