Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 24 | 31 | 115 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 36 | 29 | 20 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Kings stunned the Lakers 117-115. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.