Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 21 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Lakers 116-106. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.