Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 24 | 34 | 21 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 15 | 33 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Lakers 101-99. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.