Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 20 | 26 | 5 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 40 | 28 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Suns 112-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.