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Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Phoenix SunsSuns
133
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 37 36 30 30 133
Los Angeles LakersLakers 35 32 27 29 123

After Action Report

The Suns handled the Lakers 133-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.