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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 18 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Lakers buried the Kings 118-97. Lakers torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.