Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Suns 126-105. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers are in a full-on tailspin; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.