Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 130 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers handled the Suns 130-119. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.