Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
96
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 100 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 18 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Lakers survived the Kings 100-96. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.