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Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
143
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 17 24 30 25 96
Houston RocketsRockets 33 33 42 35 143

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets buried the Kings 143-96. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.