Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers
38-40, 13-26 Away
98
38-40, 13-26 Away
53-25, 29-10 Home
114
53-25, 29-10 Home
Game Information
12:30 AM, 12 April 1997
Attendance: 17,505
- Referees:
- Bennett Salvatore
- Mike Callahan
- Bruce Alexander
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 33-83 | 46-96 |
| Field Goal % | 40 | 48 |
| 3PT | 8-22 | 8-20 |
| Three Point % | 36 | 40 |
| FT | 24-36 | 14-19 |
| Free Throw % | 67 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 59 | 58 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17 | 19 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 23 | 30 |
| Assists | 21 | 25 |
| Steals | 3 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 12 |
| Total Turnovers | 26 | 26 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 9 | 22 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 22 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season Series
LAL win 4-0
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 20 | 10 | .667 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 18 | 13 | .581 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Golden State | 16 | 16 | .500 | 5 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 10 | 21 | .323 | 10.5 | W4 |
| Sacramento | 8 | 24 | .250 | 13 | L1 |
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