Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 43 | 37 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Suns 136-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.