Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 23 | 40 | 33 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 24 | 36 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Suns 129-117. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.