Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
153
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 47 | 35 | 40 | 31 | 153 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 153-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.