Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the SuperSonics 123-97. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.