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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 46 36 26 135
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 29 35 25 117

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Lakers pulled away from the Suns 135-117. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

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