Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the SuperSonics 114-98. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.