Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
105
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 98 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings held off the Lakers 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.