Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 19 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics fended off the Lakers 112-105. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.