Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 36 | 30 | 23 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Kings 116-114. Lakers' offense had its way with the Kings. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.