Basketball · National
Phoenix Suns 96–97 Los Angeles Lakers: NBA playoffs, 10 May 2000
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Phoenix Suns 97–96 on 10 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Phoenix Suns with the home Los Angeles Lakers.
10 May 2000 · Los Angeles
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The game
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Phoenix Suns 97–96 on 10 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 1 points. Phoenix Suns finished with 96 points and Los Angeles Lakers with 97.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished Phoenix Suns 26–24 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 26–24.
Quarter 2 finished Phoenix Suns 18–26 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 50–44.
Quarter 3 finished Phoenix Suns 21–24 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 74–65.
Quarter 4 finished Phoenix Suns 31–23 Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 97–96.
The players and their numbers
Clifford Robinson scored 30 points for Phoenix Suns, with 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Clifford Robinson made 12 of 25 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws.
Anfernee Hardaway scored 27 points for Phoenix Suns, with 4 rebounds and 8 assists. Anfernee Hardaway made 9 of 17 field-goal attempts and 9 of 11 free throws.
Jason Kidd scored 13 points for Phoenix Suns, with 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Jason Kidd made 5 of 9 field-goal attempts and 1 of 1 free throws.
Shaquille O'Neal scored 38 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 20 rebounds and 3 assists. Shaquille O'Neal made 16 of 28 field-goal attempts and 6 of 14 free throws.
Kobe Bryant scored 15 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Kobe Bryant made 6 of 11 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws.
Glen Rice scored 13 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Glen Rice made 5 of 12 field-goal attempts and 2 of 2 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
Phoenix Suns made 37 of 85 field-goal attempts, including 5 of 16 three-point attempts. The team also converted 17 of 22 free throws.
Phoenix Suns collected 43 rebounds (17 offensive and 26 defensive), recorded 20 assists and committed 12 turnovers. The defensive totals were 8 steals and 1 blocks.
Los Angeles Lakers made 39 of 73 field-goal attempts, including 3 of 10 three-point attempts. The team also converted 16 of 28 free throws.
Los Angeles Lakers collected 37 rebounds (9 offensive and 28 defensive), recorded 23 assists and committed 13 turnovers. The defensive totals were 8 steals and 8 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | Phoenix Suns | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 26 | 24 |
| Quarter 2 | 18 | 26 |
| Quarter 3 | 21 | 24 |
| Quarter 4 | 31 | 23 |
| Total | 96 | 97 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | Phoenix Suns | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 37/85 | 39/73 |
| Three-pointers | 5/16 | 3/10 |
| Free throws | 17/22 | 16/28 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 37 |
| Assists | 20 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 13 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 8 |
Sources
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