Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 40 | 8 | 27 | 109 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 32 | 34 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings fended off the Lakers 116-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.