Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 37 | 30 | 31 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Kings held off the Lakers 127-121. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.