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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 32 25 26 29 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 13 33 21 94

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics outlasted the Lakers 112-94. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.