Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Lakers 99-96. Kings' offense had its way with the Lakers. Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.