Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 30 | 24 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Kings 128-122. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.