LeBron with early range baskets, Lakers up 3 at the quarter break. Paul heading the officiating team, ref's at his beck and call. Bridges with a strong 2nd term on both ends, Suns well ahead. Davis and Howard get into it on the bench, Dwight ignoring Davis, which will quickly have him out of the rotation. Rondo with back to back 3's, Suns able keep a 13 point lead going into the half. Paul hitting the mid-range, Suns out to a massive lead, Lakers with just 8 points in the paint. Bit chippy, carryover from the Lakers getting trounced in the finals. The game never in contention after the 2nd term, despite the end margin of 10. The Suns didn't shoot well from 3, but good from the field and just 11 turnovers. Bridges with an efficient 21 points and 3 steals. Paul 23 points, 14 assists, 2 steals. Ayton 15 boards, 4 offensive, 2 steals. Booker 22 points. LeBron the Lakers best, with 25 points and 2 steals. His assist and rebounds low though, with Westbrook almost getting a triple-double.
3. (Phx) M. Bridges, 2. (Phx) C. Paul, 1. (Phx) D. Ayton.
3. (Phx) M. Bridges, 2. (Phx) C. Paul, 1. (Phx) D. Ayton.