Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 32 | 18 | 19 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 119-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.