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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 18 32 23 30 103
Sacramento KingsKings 32 26 24 31 113

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Lakers 113-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.