Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 18 | 37 | 103 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the SuperSonics 103-98. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; SuperSonics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.