Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
65
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 41 | 27 | 21 | 107 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 16 | 13 | 24 | 12 | 65 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Kings 107-65. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.