Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 28 | 31 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the SuperSonics 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.