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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 17 20 23 29 89
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 35 34 31 129

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Suns 129-89. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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.