Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets blew the doors off the Kings 115-92. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets 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. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.