Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 35 | 12 | 29 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 114-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.