Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 41 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings outlasted the Lakers 129-121. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.