Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 37 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 17 | 22 | 38 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the SuperSonics 108-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.