Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 80 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 13 | 17 | 24 | 32 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Suns 86-80. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.