Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns downed the Lakers 117-107. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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.