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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 26 34 25 111
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 31 27 29 118

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Suns 118-111. Lakers torched the Suns on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.