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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 19 28 14 85
Sacramento KingsKings 37 22 26 31 116

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings blew the doors off the Lakers 116-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.