Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 37 | 32 | 24 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 13 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics buried the Lakers 125-91. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.