Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 18 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 86 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Lakers 97-86. SuperSonics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.