Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 123 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 23 | 35 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Kings 123-114. 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 rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.