Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 28 | 33 | 23 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Suns 112-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.