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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
92
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 22 14 27 89
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 22 25 15 30 92

After Action Report

The SuperSonics squeaked past the Lakers 92-89. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.