Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
71
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 71 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 26 | 37 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 118-71. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.