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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
93
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 18 22 27 93
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 30 32 36 128

After Action Report

The Lakers ran roughshod over the Kings 128-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.