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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.