Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns buried the Lakers 122-102. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.