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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 31 19 23 96
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 33 21 30 115

After Action Report

The Lakers pulled away from the Kings 115-96. Lakers' offense had its way with the Kings. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.