Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 97 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Lakers fended off the Kings 97-90. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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.