Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 19 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the SuperSonics 102-98. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.