Beal out for Phoenix. The Suns scoring inside against the Lakers and get out to a sizeable quarter-time lead of 17, putting up 45, with Allen hitting the buzzer 3 and Bol having some impact. Allen continues to knock down 3's, simply because they're sending a double to Durant instead of LeBron guarding him. Russell keeping the Lakers in touch, they cut the deficit to 11 by the half. Booker making light work of Reaves and Durant with back to back 3's. Durant playing well, but not getting the whistler and it being turned over, giving LeBron transition dunks. Davis with some quality offensive put-backs, Phoenix up just 5 going into the last. The Suns hold stead in the 4th, Durant with the transition block on Hachimura. Phoenix play some solid defense to close it out. Both teams shot well, the Lakers actually better from the field and 3, the Suns with more production at the line. Both teams took care of the ball as well, the Lakers with just 10 turnovers, Phoenix +17 on the boards. Nurkic 18 points, 7 assists and 22 boards, 7 offensive. Allen 24 points. Booker 21 points and 9 assists. For the Lakers, LeBron with an efficient 28 points, 12 assists, 7 boards and 2 steals. Russell 20 points and 7 assists.
3. (Phx) J. Nurkic, 2. (Lal) L. James, 1. (Phx) G. Allen.
3. (Phx) J. Nurkic, 2. (Lal) L. James, 1. (Phx) G. Allen.