Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 27 | 23 | 33 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns took care of the Lakers 112-100. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.