Basketball · National
Los Angeles Lakers 105–99 Phoenix Suns: NBA playoffs, 12 May 2000
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Phoenix Suns 105–99 on 12 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Los Angeles Lakers with the home Phoenix Suns.
12 May 2000 · Phoenix
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The game
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Phoenix Suns 105–99 on 12 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Los Angeles Lakers with the home Phoenix Suns.
The final difference was 6 points. Los Angeles Lakers finished with 105 points and Phoenix Suns with 99.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished Los Angeles Lakers 18–28 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 28–18.
Quarter 2 finished Los Angeles Lakers 34–22 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 52–50.
Quarter 3 finished Los Angeles Lakers 23–26 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 76–75.
Quarter 4 finished Los Angeles Lakers 30–23 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Los Angeles Lakers led 105–99.
The players and their numbers
Shaquille O'Neal scored 37 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 17 rebounds and 3 assists. Shaquille O'Neal made 14 of 21 field-goal attempts and 9 of 15 free throws.
Kobe Bryant scored 25 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Kobe Bryant made 8 of 20 field-goal attempts and 9 of 13 free throws.
Robert Horry scored 15 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Robert Horry made 3 of 5 field-goal attempts and 7 of 8 free throws.
Anfernee Hardaway scored 31 points for Phoenix Suns, with 4 rebounds and 8 assists. Anfernee Hardaway made 11 of 15 field-goal attempts and 9 of 11 free throws.
Clifford Robinson scored 23 points for Phoenix Suns, with 9 rebounds and 0 assists. Clifford Robinson made 8 of 17 field-goal attempts and 4 of 7 free throws.
Rodney Rogers scored 15 points for Phoenix Suns, with 7 rebounds and 0 assists. Rodney Rogers made 5 of 12 field-goal attempts and 5 of 6 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
Los Angeles Lakers made 32 of 70 field-goal attempts, including 6 of 17 three-point attempts. The team also converted 35 of 51 free throws.
Los Angeles Lakers collected 40 rebounds (13 offensive and 27 defensive), recorded 15 assists and committed 10 turnovers. The defensive totals were 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Phoenix Suns made 35 of 77 field-goal attempts, including 4 of 19 three-point attempts. The team also converted 25 of 34 free throws.
Phoenix Suns collected 40 rebounds (10 offensive and 30 defensive), recorded 22 assists and committed 9 turnovers. The defensive totals were 6 steals and 2 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 18 | 28 |
| Quarter 2 | 34 | 22 |
| Quarter 3 | 23 | 26 |
| Quarter 4 | 30 | 23 |
| Total | 105 | 99 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32/70 | 35/77 |
| Three-pointers | 6/17 | 4/19 |
| Free throws | 35/51 | 25/34 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 40 |
| Assists | 15 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 9 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
Sources
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