Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Suns 115-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.