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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
131
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 26 28 34 14 130
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 29 30 28 29 15 131

After Action Report

In a track meet, the SuperSonics snuck past the Lakers 131-130 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.