Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 31 | 38 | 123 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers blew the doors off the SuperSonics 123-102. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.