Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 39 | 29 | 26 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 117-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.