Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 19 | 35 | 104 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 40 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Lakers 116-104. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. SuperSonics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.