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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 23 22 23 95
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 33 26 28 26 113

After Action Report

The SuperSonics outlasted the Lakers 113-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics steamroller is in full effect right now; SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.