Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
89
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the SuperSonics 96-89. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.