Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Lakers held off the Suns 113-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.