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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 23 28 35 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 30 20 26 106

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Lakers 118-106. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.