Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 19 | 13 | 86 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 93-86. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.