Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Sacramento KingsKings
97
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Kings 120-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.