Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Suns 111-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.