Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the SuperSonics 99-92. The SuperSonics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.