Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Kings 116-97. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.