Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
133
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 38 | 37 | 25 | 130 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 42 | 24 | 31 | 36 | 133 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics snuck past the Lakers 133-130. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.