Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
164
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
161
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 47 | 35 | 39 | 15 | 164 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 45 | 35 | 36 | 12 | 161 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics survived the Lakers 164-161 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.