Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 111 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 90 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Kings 111-90. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Kings locker-room rift aren't helping. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.