Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 18 | 33 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 100-87. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.