Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
65
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 65 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 40 | 25 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Suns 124-65. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.