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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 24 27 26 15 125
Los Angeles LakersLakers 36 25 21 28 11 121

After Action Report

The Suns survived the Lakers 125-121 in overtime. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.