Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 41 | 28 | 17 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 110-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.