Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.