Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Phoenix SunsSuns
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 80 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 82-80. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.