Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 34 | 29 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Lakers 117-113. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.