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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 93 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers snuck past the SuperSonics 93-91. The SuperSonics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · 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.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.