Basketball · National
Los Angeles Lakers 98–117 Phoenix Suns: NBA playoffs, 14 May 2000
Phoenix Suns defeated Los Angeles Lakers 117–98 on 14 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Los Angeles Lakers with the home Phoenix Suns.
14 May 2000 · Phoenix
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The game
Phoenix Suns defeated Los Angeles Lakers 117–98 on 14 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 19 points. Los Angeles Lakers finished with 98 points and Phoenix Suns with 117.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished Los Angeles Lakers 24–38 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 38–24.
Quarter 2 finished Los Angeles Lakers 24–33 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 71–48.
Quarter 3 finished Los Angeles Lakers 23–22 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 93–71.
Quarter 4 finished Los Angeles Lakers 27–24 Phoenix Suns. At the end of that period, Phoenix Suns led 117–98.
The players and their numbers
Shaquille O'Neal scored 24 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Shaquille O'Neal made 10 of 15 field-goal attempts and 4 of 12 free throws.
Kobe Bryant scored 23 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Kobe Bryant made 10 of 20 field-goal attempts and 3 of 6 free throws.
Glen Rice scored 15 points for Los Angeles Lakers, with 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Glen Rice made 4 of 14 field-goal attempts and 7 of 7 free throws.
Clifford Robinson scored 32 points for Phoenix Suns, with 9 rebounds and 0 assists. Clifford Robinson made 10 of 17 field-goal attempts and 9 of 12 free throws.
Jason Kidd scored 22 points for Phoenix Suns, with 10 rebounds and 16 assists. Jason Kidd made 8 of 13 field-goal attempts and 2 of 3 free throws.
Rodney Rogers scored 17 points for Phoenix Suns, with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Rodney Rogers made 6 of 11 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
Los Angeles Lakers made 34 of 77 field-goal attempts, including 2 of 16 three-point attempts. The team also converted 28 of 45 free throws.
Los Angeles Lakers collected 40 rebounds (15 offensive and 25 defensive), recorded 22 assists and committed 14 turnovers. The defensive totals were 8 steals and 3 blocks.
Phoenix Suns made 45 of 86 field-goal attempts, including 10 of 21 three-point attempts. The team also converted 17 of 27 free throws.
Phoenix Suns collected 44 rebounds (16 offensive and 28 defensive), recorded 31 assists and committed 15 turnovers. The defensive totals were 7 steals and 4 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 24 | 38 |
| Quarter 2 | 24 | 33 |
| Quarter 3 | 23 | 22 |
| Quarter 4 | 27 | 24 |
| Total | 98 | 117 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34/77 | 45/86 |
| Three-pointers | 2/16 | 10/21 |
| Free throws | 28/45 | 17/27 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 44 |
| Assists | 22 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
Sources
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