Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 11 | 132 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 10 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers survived the SuperSonics 132-131 in overtime. Lakers torched the SuperSonics on the offensive end. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · 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.