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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
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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.