Los Angeles Lakers, who beat Phoenix Suns 109-95 in the American Basketball League (NBA) play-offs, took the lead 2-1 in the Western Conference first round series.
NBA play-offs continued with 3 matches. Lakers, who finished the regular season in 7th place due to long-term injuries, hosted Suns in the third game of the series, which was equal.
The Suns, who took the 2nd place in the West and reached the play-offs after 11 years, lost the fight and fell 2-1 behind in the series where they won their first game.
The all-star forward of the last champion Lakers, Anthony Davis, was the most influential on the court with 34 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James, who scored 21 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and Dennis Schroder, who scored 20 points, played an important role in the win.
Deandre Ayton at the Suns scored 22 points, 11 rebounds, and Devin Booker, who was kicked off with a foul 35 seconds before the end, scored 19 points and 6 assists.
Results
Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks: 84-113 (0-3)
Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns: 109-95 (2-1)
Portland Trail Blazers-Denver Nuggets: 115-120 (1-2)
