Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Lakers 115-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.