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