Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 11 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Kings handled the Lakers 108-91. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.