Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Kings 118-100. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.