Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
128
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 24 | 40 | 28 | 113 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 40 | 30 | 19 | 39 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings downed the Lakers 128-113. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.