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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
95
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 2 27 41 97
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 18 32 19 26 95

After Action Report

In Seattle, the Lakers snuck past the SuperSonics 97-95. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the SuperSonics lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.