Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
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Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 86 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 34 | 23 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 110-86. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.