Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 27 | 16 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 29 | 31 | 41 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Suns blew the doors off the Lakers 130-102. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.