Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 114 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 33 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Lakers 116-114. SuperSonics torched the Lakers on the offensive end. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.