Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 101-99. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.