Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Lakers 113-109. Suns torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.