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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 36 24 33 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 37 40 13 23 113

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Kings survived the Lakers 114-113. Kings' offense had its way with the Lakers. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.