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Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 26 30 24 33 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 25 29 28 103

After Action Report

In a track meet, the SuperSonics downed the Lakers 113-103. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.