Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 48 | 23 | 24 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 32 | 15 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Suns 115-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Suns' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.