The arena echoed, chants of “Beat L.A.” bouncing between the nearly 12,000 fans watching the Phoenix Suns and Lakers open their first-round playoff series. × Highlights from the Lakers’ 99-90 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference quarterfinals on Sunday. The Suns called the injury a “shoulder contusion,” but Paul said he heard a “crack” on the play. Five times, James’ teams responded to losing a series opener by winning four straight games. ”Game 1’s always been a feel-out game for me.”AdvertisementThe Lakers don’t need to freak out.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 23, 2021 22:17 UTC