Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 40 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 30 | 20 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Lakers 125-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the SuperSonics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.