Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 32 | 46 | 22 | 15 | 133 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 33 | 23 | 39 | 12 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Suns 133-130 in overtime. Lakers' offense had its way with the Suns. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.