Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 31 | 47 | 34 | 137 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 19 | 21 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Lakers 137-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.