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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 25 32 30 109
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 27 26 37 116

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Lakers 116-109. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • 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.