Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 40 | 24 | 30 | 125 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 22 | 33 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the SuperSonics 125-103. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.