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As the clock slowly made its way toward zero in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ blowout loss against the Phoenix Suns in Game 5, LeBron James had seen enough and exited the court early to get to the locker room. The visual of LeBron walking back through the tunnel midway through the […]

Without Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers got smoked in Game 5 at Phoenix Suns Arena. Instead of a vintage LeBron James performance, the defending champions were cripplingly short-handed and ice-cold on Tuesday, falling 115-85. Technically, Davis was a late scratch, although three days of reporting indicated that the eight-time All-Star — nursing a Grade […]

Chris Paul and his Phoenix Suns demolished the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 5 blowout, 115-85. But it didn’t come without cost for the Suns All-Star. CP3 was dealt another nasty blow to the shoulder after coming into contact with Lakers’ guard Wesley Matthews. Took about one week for Chris Paul's shoulder stinger to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like a junior college team from a non-descript town in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The Lakers got blown out by approximately 47684161 points as the Suns took the driver’s seat in their best-of-seven series, 3-2. LeBron James and company looked listless, lethargic, and lost. Right from […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers figured in a pivotal Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns. After a 115-85 drubbing, it’s safe to say they flubbed their opportunity to take control of the series. The Lakers star didn’t mince words when asked to summarize what went wrong against a determined Suns side, via ClutchPoints’ […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round series. The Suns have been gotten contributions from almost everyone, most notably backup guard Cameron Payne. He has been playing so well in the NBA Playoffs, even Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has taken notice. Payne has been […]

With Anthony Davis out of commission for Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns, many expected LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to be outplayed. But not this outplayed. The Suns started the game on Tuesday as hot as the Sonoran Desert in the summer. With a clear sense of urgency, they quickly punched the […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul appears to have injured his shoulder again after colliding with Los Angeles Lakers swingman Wesley Matthews. Late in the second quarter of Game 5 as Matthews tried to box out Paul, he accidentally hit him on the right shoulder. CP3 went down and writhed in pain while holding his shoulder. […]

LeBron James is doing incredible things in his Year-18 NBA season. But the Los Angeles Lakers star can only defy Father Time for so long. King James got emphatically stuffed right at the rim by Phoenix Suns defender Torrey Craig. Check out the epic denial on the Lakers star here: Torrey Craig put the clamps […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big-man Anthony Davis will be held out of the team’s pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Chris Haynes of TNT and Yahoo Sports reported Davis’ status about an hour before the 7 p.m. PT tip-off. Welp https://t.co/obSToyiAdu — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 2, 2021 Markieff Morris […]

Kyrie Irving is not the most-loved personality right now in Boston. The Brooklyn Nets superstar isn’t doing himself any favors as well after he was seen allegedly stomping on the Celtics logo following Brooklyn’s Game 4 victory in the TD Garden. Nets coach Steve Nash has opened up about Kyrie’s current situation with the Celtics, […]

It’s time for Game 5 between the Los Angeles Lakers are Phoenix Suns. Anthony Davis (left groin strain) is out, meaning LeBron James may have to turn back the clock and carry an outsized burden. Chris Paul finally looked like himself in the second half of Game 4, and the Lakers still have no answer […]

Good news for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the biggest game of the season: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to play in Tuesday’s Game 5 vs. the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Adrian Wojnarowski. Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to return to the lineup tonight in Phoenix after missing Game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers travel back to the desert to face the Phoenix Suns for a pivotal Game 5 in a first-round playoff series that has been thrilling so far. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Lakers-Suns prediction and pick. The Lakers are coming off a loss on their home […]

When will we all learn our lesson? The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are squared up at 2-2 in their best-of-seven, round one series entering Tuesday night. With Anthony Davis injured, a lot will rest right on the shoulders of LeBron James. James has been good, not great so far in this series for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are staring at a tough Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on the road, and likely without superstar Anthony Davis because of a groin injury. Luckily, the Lakers have Magic Johnson to tell them the keys to winning without Davis. While LeBron James going hero mode is an obvious answer, Magic […]

The first-round series between the second-seeded Phoenix Suns and seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers shifts to a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday, with both teams looking to inch closer to a spot in the Western Conference Semifinals. There are plenty of storylines heading into Game 5. The biggest, of course, is Anthony Davis’ groin injury. The […]

People love conspiracy theories. Well, not exactly if you’re Montrezl Harrell. The Los Angeles Lakers big man has been sending out cryptic tweets in the last few days. Many fans believe they have something to do with his diminished role in their first round series against the Phoenix Suns. At first glance, Harrell’s tweets seem […]

Anthony Davis could be sidelined when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of their first-round series matchup. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has acknowledged that this puts his team at a disadvantage, but he was also quick to point out a LeBron James-sized silver lining here. Coach Vogel took […]

There’s no denying that Deandre Ayton has been one of the key reasons why the Phoenix Suns have been successful against the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champs have pretty much had no answer to Ayton all series long, and for his part, Suns head coach Monty Williams has tried to put into words why […]

It was a disappointing loss for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday as they fell to the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their first-round series matchup. The defending champs are now preparing for Game 5 with the possibility of not having Anthony Davis available to play. According to head coach Frank Vogel, this key […]

It appears that the Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded for their Game 5 matchup against the Phoenix Suns, with superstar big man Anthony Davis looking doubtful to play due to a groin injury. LeBron James is well aware of what’s at stake for that pivotal matchup and the four-time NBA champ has provided a […]

The Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers are squaring off in one of the most exciting first-round series in the Western Conference. In this Lakers-Suns series post, we’ll look at a variety of things such as odds, predictions and the like. It’s amazing that these two teams are facing off in the first round […]

Neither the Phoenix Suns nor the Los Angeles Lakers have been pleased with how the physicality in their first-round clash has been handled. Suns head coach Monty Williams has repeatedly clamored for equal treatment from the officials, despite the fact that the foul discrepancy has been relatively even throughout the series. Through four games, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel confirmed that Anthony Davis suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be listed as “questionable” for Game 5 vs. the Suns. During his post-practice Zoom with the media on Monday afternoon, Vogel said AD underwent an MRI and is “literally day-to-day.” Vogel added that AD will see […]

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were going to cruise to a first-round series win against the Phoenix Suns after dominating Game 3. LeBron James and Anthony Davis had found their groove again, while Chris Paul’s shoulder injury left him too hobbled to do much. When the Lakers went up 11 points early in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis (left groin strain) is unlikely to play in Game 5 vs. the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, according to the latest report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Anthony Davis is unlikely to play in the Lakers-Suns Game 5 on Tuesday due to strained groin. He is day-to-day […]

The Los Angeles Lakers season has been defined by untimely injuries, and their Game 4 loss to the Phoenix Suns was more of the same. Instead of grabbing a 3-1 series lead, the Lakers — already down Kentavious Caldwell-Pope — lost the game, 100-92, and may have lost Anthony Davis. AD, who was already playing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns series has been an absolute roller coaster thus far. As the Suns take Game 4, the games will only get more compelling. But let’s take a moment to appreciate the two figureheads in this epic battle – LeBron James and Chris Paul. The two grizzled veterans took center […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 4 of their first round series versus the Phoenix Suns. Now that the series is tied 2-2, all eyes are on the pivotal Game 5. The Lakers, however, are set to hit the road again not knowing the full status of superstar Anthony Davis, who did not play in […]

Ask and you shall receive. That seems to be the relationship between Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul and his coach Monty Williams. Paul has been hobbled by his right shoulder in their first round series against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs. He looked off in their last two defeats despite his valiant […]

After game three of the first-round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, it seemed the Lake Show and Anthony Davis had put the pieces together. The Purple and Gold looked like the defending champions—the same team that cruised to an NBA championship in a dominant performance last October. Fast forward two days […]

Apparently, Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul was not supposed to play in Game 4 of their playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers. As expected, though, CP3 said no. After the Suns’ 100-92 victory, Paul admitted that head coach Monty Williams told him before the game that the would sit him out due to […]

Chris Paul and LeBron James are good friends off the court, which is why the Phoenix Suns star finds it “crazy” and difficult to play the Los Angeles Lakers forward in the 2021 postseason. The Suns and Lakers are in a tight first round battle, with Phoenix tying the series to 2-2 with a 100-92 […]

The Phoenix Suns marched into Staples Center on Sunday afternoon and took a 100-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to know the series at two games apiece. Chris Paul- who was listed as a game-time decision- ended up being ready for Game 4 and made history in the process. Paul passed Magic Johnson for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and guard Alex Caruso pulled off a little Showtime with an incredible hookup late in the first half of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns. On a fast break, Caruso tossed a pass off the backboard to LeBron, who finished emphatically. Check it out: CARUSO TO LEBRON OFF THE […]

Ahead of Game 4 between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, Suns head coach Monty Williams used his pre-game press conference to vent his frustration about the ending of Game 3. “We shouldn’t have been the only team having guys getting thrown out,” Williams said. In the final minute of Game 3, Phoenix wing […]

The Phoenix Suns are in a must-win situation in Game 4 against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. With Chris Paul clearly bothered by a shoulder injury, his status for Game 4 was in doubt after he played limited minutes and kept nagging at the injured shoulder in Game 3. However, Paul will be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received good news and bad news before Sunday’s Game 4 vs the Phoenix Suns. Anthony Davis was cleared to play, but Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was ruled out for the game as he deals with a left knee contusion that he suffered during Game 3. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee contusion) has been downgraded to […]