Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 24 | 37 | 21 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Kings pulled away from the Lakers 117-101. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.