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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 27 31 31 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 30 29 29 108

After Action Report

The Kings snuck past the Lakers 112-108. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.