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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
89
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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.