Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Lakers 112-103. Every possession went the Suns way. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.