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.