The Los Angeles Lakers are embroiled in one of the more entertaining first-round series’ with the Phoenix Suns as each game has been close. The Lakers are currently up 2-1 after taking Game 3 in dominating fashion, though the Suns will surely come out fired up for a pivotal Game 4 in Staples Center.
The 2020-21 season was a rough one for the Lakers as they were seemingly dealt an injury to a new player every other game. Anthony Davis and LeBron James each missed over two months, while Marc Gasol and Dennis Schroder were also held out due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols.