Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 97 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Lakers 98-97. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.