Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 29 | 21 | 28 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Suns 106-99. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.