Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
138
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Chemistry
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Phoenix SunsSuns
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 49 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 138 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 25 | 36 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Lakers demolished the Suns 138-116. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.