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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 34 25 30 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 30 27 24 111

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Suns knocked off the Lakers 116-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.