Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
140
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 33 | 39 | 37 | 140 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 28 | 35 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 140-107. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.