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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.