Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 93 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics fended off the Lakers 102-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.