Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 26 | 41 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns snuck past the Lakers 125-124. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.