Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Phoenix SunsSuns
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 34 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 126 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Suns 126-115 in overtime. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.