Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 37 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 138 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Kings ran roughshod over the Lakers 138-98. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.