Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Suns 100-94. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.