Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 28 | 23 | 39 | 126 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the SuperSonics 126-89. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.