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.