Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Suns 121-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.