Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 13 | 21 | 32 | 18 | 84 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings ran roughshod over the Lakers 123-84. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.