Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 24 | 17 | 28 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Suns 109-89. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.