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