Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
75
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 17 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 75 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics blew the doors off the Lakers 101-75. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.