Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 38 | 18 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 112-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.