Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Lakers 115-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.