Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 33 | 21 | 18 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 36 | 28 | 23 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Suns 121-97. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.