Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 122-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.