Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 124 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 124-120. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.