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