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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 33 19 34 106
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 28 22 18 94

After Action Report

The Lakers downed the Suns 106-94. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.