Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Suns 128-105. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.