Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 92 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 30 | 34 | 20 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 118-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.