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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 34 29 28 27 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 18 31 31 106

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Kings outlasted the Lakers 118-106. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.