Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics survived the Lakers 114-109. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.