Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Suns 115-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.