Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 22 | 29 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Lakers 101-93. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.