Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 21 | 32 | 26 | 97 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 45 | 40 | 25 | 28 | 138 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Lakers 138-97. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell; the SuperSonics bent the defense out of shape from deep. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.