Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 37 | 37 | 28 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 21 | 33 | 15 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Kings 124-93. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.