Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 36 | 39 | 126 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 126-122. Lakers' offense had its way with the Suns. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.