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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 30 23 28 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 23 35 25 105

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Kings snuck past the Lakers 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.