Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 26 | 17 | 25 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Lakers 116-99. Suns torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.