Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Lakers 125-108. Suns torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.