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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
138
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 30 29 25 27 14 13 138
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 34 28 24 14 4 129

After Action Report

The Suns edged the Lakers 138-129 in double overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.