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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 34 22 31 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 37 21 32 27 117

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Kings snuck past the Lakers 118-117. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.