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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
91
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Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 22 25 20 91
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 25 32 25 112

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Kings 112-91. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.