Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 21 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Suns 109-106. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.