Basketball · National
Phoenix Suns 77–105 Los Angeles Lakers: NBA playoffs, 7 May 2000
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Phoenix Suns 105–77 on 7 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Phoenix Suns with the home Los Angeles Lakers.
7 May 2000 · Los Angeles
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The game
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Phoenix Suns 105–77 on 7 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Phoenix Suns with the home Los Angeles Lakers.
The final difference was 28 points. Phoenix Suns finished with 77 points and Los Angeles Lakers with 105.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished Phoenix Suns 18–18 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, the teams were tied at 18–18.
Quarter 2 finished Phoenix Suns 23–28 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 46–41.
Quarter 3 finished Phoenix Suns 19–29 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 75–60.
Quarter 4 finished Phoenix Suns 17–30 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 105–77.
The players and their numbers
Anfernee Hardaway scored 25 points for Phoenix Suns, with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Anfernee Hardaway made 9 of 18 field-goal attempts and 5 of 7 free throws.
Clifford Robinson scored 13 points for Phoenix Suns, with 5 rebounds and 0 assists. Clifford Robinson made 4 of 11 field-goal attempts and 4 of 4 free throws.
Shawn Marion scored 12 points for Phoenix Suns, with 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Shawn Marion made 5 of 10 field-goal attempts and 2 of 2 free throws.
Shaquille O'Neal scored 37 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 14 rebounds and 1 assist. Shaquille O'Neal made 15 of 28 field-goal attempts and 7 of 10 free throws.
Kobe Bryant scored 25 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 6 rebounds and 1 assist. Kobe Bryant made 8 of 17 field-goal attempts and 8 of 10 free throws.
A.C. Green scored 8 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 6 rebounds and 1 assist. A.C. Green made 3 of 8 field-goal attempts and 2 of 2 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
Phoenix Suns made 28 of 77 field-goal attempts, including 3 of 18 three-point attempts. The team also converted 18 of 27 free throws.
Phoenix Suns collected 42 rebounds (14 offensive and 28 defensive), recorded 18 assists and committed 23 turnovers. The defensive totals were 6 steals and 6 blocks.
Los Angeles Lakers made 40 of 92 field-goal attempts, including 4 of 11 three-point attempts. The team also converted 21 of 26 free throws.
Los Angeles Lakers collected 52 rebounds (19 offensive and 33 defensive), recorded 18 assists and committed 11 turnovers. The defensive totals were 14 steals and 10 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | Phoenix Suns | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Quarter 2 | 23 | 28 |
| Quarter 3 | 19 | 29 |
| Quarter 4 | 17 | 30 |
| Total | 77 | 105 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | Phoenix Suns | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28/77 | 40/92 |
| Three-pointers | 3/18 | 4/11 |
| Free throws | 18/27 | 21/26 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 52 |
| Assists | 18 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 14 |
| Blocks | 6 | 10 |
Sources
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