Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Suns 98-95. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.