Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 16 | 33 | 24 | 29 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Suns 118-102. Lakers' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.