Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 134 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 10 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 134-132 in overtime. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.