Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 35 | 43 | 132 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 38 | 16 | 37 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers shocked the SuperSonics 132-120. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.