Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 84 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Suns 98-84. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.