Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 117-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.