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.