Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 41 | 21 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Suns 123-98. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.