Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 92 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 15 | 34 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Lakers 98-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.