NBA Playoffs: Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers | Game 5 Full Preview, Live Coverage, Prediction, When & Where to watch Live PHX vs LAL
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Playoffs: The Suns won the first game against the Lakers only to see them bounce back in Games 2 and 3. They again managed to respond and pulled out a win in Game 4 to tie up the series.
When & Where to watch Live Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
Date: Wednesday, 2nd June 2021
Time: 7:30 am (IST)
Venue: Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix
Live Link: https://www.nba.com/watch/channel/nbatvlive
Where to watch Live in India: Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
In India, the live broadcast of the NBA playoffs will be available on Star Sports Select and Star Sports 1.
The match can also be live-streamed with an NBA League Pass.
Suns:
The Game 4 win was huge for Phoenix. After Chris Paul who suffered a shoulder injury in Game 1, it was uncertain if he would be available for Game 4 however he played and went down to smash 18 points. Following him was Davin Brooker who has been cooking the Lakers with his impressive game score of 17 points in his 39 minutes of play. Apart from Cameron Johnson, Torrey Craig, and Frank Kaminsky all the players scored in double digits.
Predicted lineup:
- Mikal Bridges – Forward
- Jae Crowder – Forward
- Deandre Ayton – Center
- Cameron Payne– Guard
- Devin Booker – Guard
That was fun but…
WE AIN’T DONE! #RallyTheValley 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑. pic.twitter.com/Cdu6odZS3B
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 30, 2021
Lakers:
For the Lakers, all the attention now turns to the health of Anthony Davis. Davis missed the entire second half of Game 4 with a groin injury, and his absence reflected very much in the game which was one of the reasons Suns were able to pull out a win to tie up the series.
However, Davis is listed doubtful for Game 5, increasing the offensive responsibility on LeBron James, who scored 25 points in the previous game.
Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis is going to be listed as questionable with the strained groin that was confirmed with an MRI. They’ll evaluate him daily to determine his availability.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) May 31, 2021
Predicted lineup:
- LeBron James– Forward
- Kyle Kuzma– Forward
- Andre Drummond – Center
- Dennis Schroder – Guard
- Wesley Matthews– Guard
Game prediction:
If Anthony Davis is down in Game 5, the Lakers are likely not going to win the series without him regardless of how well LeBron James plays. Davis was the game-changer in games 2 and 3 and if he misses out then the Phoenix suns will definitely get an advantage and take a lead in the series with 3-2.
