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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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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.