Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 21 | 35 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Lakers 117-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings couldn't shake the cold spell; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.