Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 23 | 32 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns squeaked past the Lakers 113-109. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.