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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 22 29 37 117
Sacramento KingsKings 25 29 30 35 119

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings survived the Lakers 119-117. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.