Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics fended off the Lakers 118-110. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.