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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 17 30 20 32 99
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 31 29 30 118

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Lakers 118-99. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.