The emotional swings, not only play-to-play but game-to-game, have been immense during the Western Conference First Round. Both the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers have put forth their runs, absorbed the opposition’s blows, and had to process injury-laden lineups.
The result is a series tied at 2-2, heading back to Phoenix.
The phrase “champions adjust” isn’t just a slogan I used as a twenty-something playing beer pong. It is a philopshy that leads to victory for those who can appropriately execute. After a Game 3 that saw little in the world of adjustments by Phoenix, Game 4 was an exhibition of implementing your game plan, executing your adjustments, and imposing your will.