Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Lakers 119-102. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.