Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 25 | 33 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns blew the doors off the Lakers 119-96. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.