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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 29 31 25 111
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 27 27 22 102

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Lakers outlasted the Suns 111-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.