Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Suns 131-112. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.