Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns downed the Lakers 114-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.