Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 36 | 33 | 125 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Kings 125-116. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.