Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 124 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 25 | 27 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Suns 124-118. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.