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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 35 | 25 | 115 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 25 | 31 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Kings 115-100. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.