Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 22 | 39 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Kings 122-111. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.