Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Suns 105-102. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.