Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 129-123 in overtime. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.