Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 98-94. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
