Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 16 | 36 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics pulled away from the Lakers 109-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. SuperSonics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.