Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 24 | 27 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Suns 116-104. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.