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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 28 32 26 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 35 24 29 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Suns snuck past the Lakers 119-116. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.