Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 22 | 36 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Kings 107-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Kings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.