Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 25 | 21 | 41 | 120 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Lakers 123-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.