Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 111 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Kings 111-92. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.