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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
134
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 38 35 24 29 126
Sacramento KingsKings 46 28 28 32 134

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings outlasted the Rockets 134-126. Kings torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.