Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 25 | 39 | 28 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Lakers 118-103. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.