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Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
73
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 22 20 15 16 73
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 27 21 35 116

After Action Report

The Lakers blew the doors off the SuperSonics 116-73. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.