Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 97 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 29 | 34 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics downed the Lakers 113-97. SuperSonics' positional fit overwhelmed the Lakers rotation. The SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.