Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 118 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Lakers buried the Suns 118-96. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.