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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 30 35 32 124
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 25 38 32 128

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Kings 128-124. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.