Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 107 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 20 | 32 | 22 | 6 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Kings 107-104 in overtime. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.