Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Kings 100-95. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.