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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 33 23 27 32 115
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 29 27 29 114

After Action Report

The SuperSonics survived the Lakers 115-114. SuperSonics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.