Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 34 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Suns 106-103. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.