Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 88 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Lakers 100-88. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.