Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 126 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 30 | 38 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Lakers fended off the Kings 126-117. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.