Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Lakers 113-80. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.