Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 23 | 35 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 111-106. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.