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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 22 24 31 37 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 33 31 20 111

After Action Report

The SuperSonics squeaked past the Lakers 114-111. SuperSonics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.