Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 36 | 27 | 36 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Lakers 133-128. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.