Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 112 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the SuperSonics 112-98. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.