Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 16 | 43 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Suns 115-97. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.