Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 28 | 34 | 24 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings outlasted the Lakers 119-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
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 · 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.