Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 16 | 25 | 90 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 16 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Lakers 96-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.