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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 30 22 30 24 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 21 29 34 105

After Action Report

The SuperSonics survived the Lakers 106-105. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.