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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 27 22 36 107
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 44 36 22 134

After Action Report

The Lakers blew the doors off the Suns 134-107. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.