Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns blew the doors off the Lakers 127-86. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Suns looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.