Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 23 | 34 | 24 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 30 | 21 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Lakers 119-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.