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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 30 22 27 23 102
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 18 33 33 109

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Kings 109-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.