Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 32 | 25 | 20 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Lakers 118-106. Suns' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.