Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 41 | 29 | 37 | 25 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns blew the doors off the Lakers 132-101. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. It was over by halftime.
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.