Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Lakers 112-111. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.