Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 28 | 32 | 21 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics upended the Lakers 104-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.