Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Lakers 105-80. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.