Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 38 | 29 | 23 | 125 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the SuperSonics 125-122. Lakers' offense had its way with the SuperSonics. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.