Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Lakers 109-106. Every possession went the Kings way. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.