Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 36 | 24 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Suns 117-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Suns 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.