Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Kings squeaked past the Lakers 121-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.