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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 32 33 20 118
Sacramento KingsKings 29 32 35 31 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings edged the Rockets 127-118. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.