Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 123 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 42 | 31 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics snuck past the Lakers 125-123. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.