Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Sacramento KingsKings
117
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 22 | 30 | 36 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Kings 122-117. Lakers torched the Kings on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.