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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 25 22 27 100
Sacramento KingsKings 33 27 30 33 123

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings ran roughshod over the Lakers 123-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.