Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 42 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 38 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Kings 118-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.