Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
77
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 77 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Suns 109-77. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Suns are in a full-on tailspin. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.