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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
113
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 29 25 25 105
Sacramento KingsKings 34 34 22 23 113

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Lakers 113-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.