Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 26 | 27 | 40 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns survived the Lakers 117-112. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.