Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 38 | 22 | 30 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics outlasted the Lakers 114-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; SuperSonics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.