Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 21 | 27 | 19 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns edged the Lakers 94-86. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.