Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 86 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Kings rolled past the Lakers 119-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.