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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 19 30 26 96
Houston RocketsRockets 30 21 30 21 102

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets edged the Kings 102-96. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.