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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
139
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 30 23 26 25 104
Houston RocketsRockets 34 40 31 34 139

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets buried the Kings 139-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.