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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Suns 109-102. Lakers' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.