Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 97-86. Lakers' offense had its way with the Suns. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.