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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.