Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 93 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Lakers 107-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.