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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 22 29 28 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 31 30 30 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Suns 116-112. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.