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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 31 27 25 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 32 24 20 103

After Action Report

The Suns held off the Lakers 112-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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.