Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
70
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 90 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 70 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers rolled past the SuperSonics 90-70. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.