Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account, to ensure you’re covered from start to finish.
First Quarter
Make that 4 for 4 from after his 2nd three-pointer. LAL leading 16-13 early.
LAL went up 22-17 behind 6 consecutive points from Jordan Clarkson, but allowed 2 straight Alex Len dunks heading into a time out at 2:26.
Rough stretch for the Lakers bench, as Phoenix scored the final 10 points of the 1st Q to take a 26-22 lead heading into the 2nd Q.
Second Quarter
LAL’s bench started ice cold, but has picked it up. Williams missed his first 3 FG’s, but has 4 straight makes, his 3 putting LAL up 40-39.
The Suns are letting it fly from 3, the 18th attempt on the night becoming the 7th make, and first for Bledsoe. LAL are 3 for 8 from 3.
Third Quarter
Jordan Clarkson continues to play really well individually, up to 15 points on 5 of 8 FG’s after a 3 and a tough layup.
Eric Bledsoe’s done a job on rookie D’Angelo Russell, who’s 0 for 5 in his 19 minutes. LAL within 6, though, as Hibbert reaches 12 points.
Meanwhile, added 1 of 2 FT’s amidst this LAL run to cut the Suns’ lead to 73-70 late in the 3rd Q.
Roy with the smooth hook shot #GoLakers 3rd quarter right now – @TWCSportsNet | @TWCDeportes https://t.co/hfzdIw1w92
Fourth Quarter
Lou Williams hit his 2nd 3-pointer, but the Suns have hit 3 straight J’s to take an 84-78 lead early in the 4th Q.
Phoenix got 6 points from TJ Warren on the most recent run, 12-6 going back to the final play of the 3rd. Suns open biggest lead of 11.
