Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Lakers 129-121. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.