Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 119 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns squeaked past the Lakers 120-119. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.