Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers survived the SuperSonics 101-99. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.