Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 32 | 24 | 31 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 17 | 21 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Lakers 105-98. Every possession went the Suns way. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.