Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics survived the Lakers 114-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.