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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 27 29 32 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 32 30 31 120

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers fended off the Suns 120-114. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.