Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Lakers 123-112. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.