The Los Angeles Lakers come out on top of the Sacramento Kings tonight, 103-98. Mike D’Antoni (Lakers head coach) was pleased with the overall effort tonight that the Lakers showed; especially this being their fourth road game in six nights. D’Antoni said they started out slow in the first quarter but picked it up defensively in the final three quarters. The Kinds scored 37 points in the first quarter, but the Lakers held them to 61 in the last three. D’Antoni had some encouraging words about his Lakers team after the game saying:
The first quarter, give them credit. We did an unbelievable job defensively for three quarters.
The Lakers ran their offense through Kobe; who only had one turnover but dished out 15 assists. The Lakers had open looks at the basket and Dwight Howard’s activity on the offensive glass kept possessions alive. D’Antoni praised the chemistry the team built tonight:
We didn't turn the ball over, we were making easier plays. Offense and defense are tied together and we finally got an offense going. Guys were making easy plays and trusting each other. Pau was unbelievable from the high post feeding guys down low.
Bryant’s 15 assists tonight surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s all-time scoring list. The Lakers remain tied for eighth in the West. Hopefully these "Laker" boys can continue the chemistry between Gasol, Howard, and Bryant and carry it into their match-up against Dallas. There are eight games left in the season and the Lakers need to play with defensive urgency and chemistry like they played tonight through all eight games.
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