Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the SuperSonics 128-114. Lakers torched the SuperSonics on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).