Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
76
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 26 | 11 | 19 | 76 |
After Action Report
The Suns rolled past the Lakers 118-76. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.