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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 22 31 28 109
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 35 26 25 107

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Lakers 109-107. Kings' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.