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Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 31 36 28 116
Sacramento KingsKings 34 32 26 27 119

After Action Report

The Kings survived the Lakers 119-116. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.