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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 33 | 26 | 34 | 119 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Suns 119-107. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.