Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 21 | 18 | 29 | 93 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 34 | 32 | 42 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 142-93. Suns' starting five clicked while the Lakers looked disjointed. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.