Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Phoenix SunsSuns
138
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 138 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Lakers 138-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.