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Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 31 31 27 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 31 24 26 108

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Lakers 116-108. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.