Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 40 | 31 | 25 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Lakers 129-118. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.