Timberwolves (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 112 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers held off the SuperSonics 112-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.