Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 31 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Lakers 112-101. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.