Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 25 | 16 | 36 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 26 | 15 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Suns 107-100. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.