Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 96 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings fended off the Lakers 105-96. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.