Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 38 | 40 | 25 | 130 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 42 | 23 | 18 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Suns 130-114. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.