Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 39 | 25 | 29 | 123 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Kings 123-114. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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.