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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.