Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns rolled past the Lakers 117-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.