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.