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.