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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 33 32 28 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 28 29 24 109

After Action Report

The Suns took care of the Lakers 119-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.