Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 119 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 24 | 33 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Suns 119-106. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.