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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 36 29 39 28 132
Phoenix SunsSuns 35 29 31 28 123

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Suns 132-123. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.