Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Lakers 106-89. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.