Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 110 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 20 | 34 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 110-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.