Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 35 | 28 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 102-99. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.