Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 22 | 15 | 28 | 87 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 25 | 36 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Lakers 117-87. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.