Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns squeaked past the Lakers 111-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.