Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 24 | 34 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Suns 110-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.