Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 34 | 27 | 23 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 17 | 38 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 119-102. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.