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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 34 26 27 120
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 31 33 30 28 122

After Action Report

In Seattle, the SuperSonics upended the Lakers 122-120. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the SuperSonics lately; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • 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.