Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 26 | 36 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 32 | 21 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Lakers 119-116. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.