Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 16 | 17 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 35 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Suns 109-91. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.