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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
135
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 39 24 41 31 135
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 31 29 30 116

After Action Report

The SuperSonics outlasted the Lakers 135-116. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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.