Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
78
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 78 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 29 | 11 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Lakers 87-78. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.