Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Phoenix SunsSuns
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 20 | 37 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns fended off the Lakers 115-109. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.