Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 19 | 33 | 34 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns fended off the Lakers 114-108. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.