Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 49 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns demolished the Lakers 136-114. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.