Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Suns 113-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.