Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 23 | 20 | 34 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 30 | 31 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Lakers 132-102. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.