Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Lakers 99-98. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.