Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Suns 103-99. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.