Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
148
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 39 | 37 | 33 | 148 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 148-129. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.