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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 23 31 26 103
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 29 35 25 13 102

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Warriors 103-102. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.