Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 22 | 34 | 28 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 114-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.