Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
83
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
126
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 83 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 36 | 26 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings blew the doors off the Lakers 126-83. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.