Phoenix Suns drop Game 2 of playoff series to Los Angeles Lakers
May 25, 2021, 9:46 PM | Updated: 11:47 pm
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and center Marc Gasol, left, to score during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Phoenix Suns dropped Game 2 of the first round to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, falling 109-102.
The loss tied the series at 1-1.
The Lakers came out hot, shaking off the Sunday night loss and held the lead for most of Game 2.
All eyes were on Chris Paul after he suffered a right shoulder injury in Game 1 that impacted his ability to play in a variety of ways.
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The point guard didn’t look fully himself and ended the night with six points, five assists and three rebounds.
Cam Payne had a stellar night, posting 19 points off the bench and most importantly – shooting a 3 to tie up the game in the fourth quarter at 86-86.
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A dunk by Deandre Ayton gave the Suns the lead, but it ultimately was not enough.
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The two teams now head to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday night at 7 p.m.
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