Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 127 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Suns 127-96. Lakers torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.