Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 35 | 32 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Lakers rolled past the Kings 122-88. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.