Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
141
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 79 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 39 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns buried the Lakers 141-79. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.