Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 19 | 34 | 31 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers held off the Suns 108-102. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.