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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 31 20 18 99
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 27 32 29 27 115

After Action Report

In Seattle, the SuperSonics handled the Lakers 115-99. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.