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Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Phoenix SunsSuns
147
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 48 34 31 34 147
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 27 29 28 113

After Action Report

The Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 147-113. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.