Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 44 | 31 | 28 | 135 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 33 | 23 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the SuperSonics 135-125. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.