Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 98 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Kings ran roughshod over the Lakers 119-98. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.