Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 111 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Lakers 118-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.