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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 29 32 15 109
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 32 27 30 117

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Suns 117-109. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.