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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.