Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Lakers 130-116. Suns torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Suns sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.