Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 35 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Suns 119-94. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.