Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 25 | 38 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 128-127. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.