Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Lakers 104-96. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.