NBA Playoffs 2021 Los Angeles did not disappoint at Staples Center and dominated Phoenix
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AAnthony Davis put on a solid performance Thursday at the Staples Center and with 34 points, he led the Lakers’ 95-109 win over the Suns. Los Angeles, thanks to this victory, took advantage in the series, against the second best seed in the West.
The Angelenos required La Ceja to stay on fire and did not disappoint at all. While the Lakers offense In the opening minutes he lost multiple balls, Davis was crucial in keeping Phoenix’s offense at bay.
The exchange was a real give and take. But the Suns had the upper hand at the close of the first quarter; Despite this, the Lakers bench had a wide sleeve to equalize the situation and LeBron James bet on being the conductor who gave assists.
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Little by little the plan on the board went perfectly for the Lakers. Los Angeles marked disparity in the second half and Davis established himself as the night’s leading scorer. The game reached the fourth quarter with LA leading by 13 points and despite Phoenix’s efforts, Ayton and Booker managed to be limited.
There were times when the game got tight, but the Lakers’ experience pushed the game forward. Phoenix lost Booker and Crowder to fouls. It only served to cool the stock.
Blatant 2 for Booker, he was already 6 fouls gone anyway. Crowder expelled also for technical foul.
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The last seconds were in tribute to Kobe Bryant, people cheered Black Mamba and remembered him until they were the buzzer. The Staples Center is smiling again. The fans from Los Angeles have once again seen at home a triumph in the great team in a potent season, something they have not seen since 2012.
Anthony Davis left the game with 34 points, five rebounds and the same number of assists. LeBron had 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds. The fourth match will be Sunday afternoon.
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