Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 97 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Kings handled the Lakers 108-97. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.