Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Lakers edged the Suns 117-111. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.