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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 20 25 28 33 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 25 24 30 104

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Suns snuck past the Lakers 106-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.