Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 39 | 25 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Lakers 117-97. Every possession went the Suns way. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- 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.