Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 31 | 18 | 39 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Lakers 117-98. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.