Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 38 | 26 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Suns 119-103. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.