Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns squeaked past the Lakers 100-99. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.