Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 35 | 30 | 42 | 136 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 31 | 44 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the SuperSonics 136-135. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.