Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 28 | 26 | 38 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Lakers 115-98. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. Suns' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.