Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 35 | 23 | 22 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Suns 113-112. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.