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Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
136
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 33 32 24 119
Sacramento KingsKings 47 38 26 25 136

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings handled the Lakers 136-119. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.