Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 29 | 33 | 15 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Kings 121-112. Lakers torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.