Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Kings 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.