Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 89 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Lakers 102-89. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.