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Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 33 36 26 127
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 33 30 29 120

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Suns outlasted the Lakers 127-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.