Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
84
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 16 | 14 | 29 | 25 | 84 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Suns 109-84. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.