Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 38 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 34 | 30 | 22 | 15 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 122-115 in overtime. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.