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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 24 23 32 37 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 18 27 27 27 99

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics took care of the Lakers 116-99. SuperSonics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.