Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 101-85. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.