Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
77
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 92 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 14 | 10 | 31 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Suns 92-77. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Suns locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.