Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Lakers squeaked past the Kings 101-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.