Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics downed the Lakers 123-112. SuperSonics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.