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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 32 22 18 96
Phoenix SunsSuns 36 34 30 26 126

After Action Report

The Suns blew the doors off the Lakers 126-96. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.