Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics handled the Lakers 131-113. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.