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