Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 34 | 22 | 33 | 12 | 126 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 23 | 36 | 28 | 11 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the SuperSonics 126-125 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.