Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 30 | 12 | 17 | 80 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics blew the doors off the Lakers 115-80. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Lakers. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · 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.