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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
82
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
80
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 23 27 14 18 82
Sacramento KingsKings 8 22 32 18 80

After Action Report

The Warriors survived the Kings 82-80. Ugly basketball, but the Warriors did just enough. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Kings locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.