Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 45 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 32 | 7 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns blew the doors off the Lakers 129-94. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.