Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Kings 116-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.