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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 22 30 29 30 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 35 32 31 32 130

After Action Report

The Lakers handled the Kings 130-111. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.