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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 33 29 25 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 22 40 23 108

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Suns held off the Lakers 114-108. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.