Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 117 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 37 | 31 | 27 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics stunned the Lakers 132-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.