Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Lakers buried the SuperSonics 113-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the SuperSonics are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.