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