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Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 31 27 30 111
Sacramento KingsKings 31 25 27 27 110

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Lakers squeaked past the Kings 111-110. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.