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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 23 25 35 14 128
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 25 24 33 10 124

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 128-124 in overtime. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.