Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 119-116. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.