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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 26 29 28 104
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 39 21 28 109

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Kings 109-104. Lakers' offense had its way with the Kings. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.