Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Suns 130-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.