Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 27 | 36 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 117-116. Lakers torched the Suns on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.