Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Lakers 111-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.