Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 108 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings edged the Lakers 117-108. Kings torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.