Lakers lose Game 4 at home, Suns pair series

The Lakers suffered a heavy 100-92 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs in Los Angeles on Sunday, tying the series to two wins apiece and returning home advantage to the team. Arizona. Game 5 will be Tuesday, June 1, in Phoenix (7 pm).

The Phoenix Suns tried to break a two-game losing streak in this series and avoid a third hit that would have been near-fatal to their cause. To stop the bleeding they had to use Chris Paul, who has suffered from a shoulder injury since the Suns beat the Lakers in Game 1 of the series.

The Suns had six double-digit players, including Deandre Ayton with 14 points and 17 rebounds. Chris Paul was lethal in crucial situations and contributed 18 points. Devin Booker and Jae Crowder each scored 17 points.

The Lakers had 25 points and 12 rebounds from LeBron James, as well as 12 points from Marc Gasol and 11 from Kyle Kuzma.

But apart from the loss, the Lakers also suffered from another blow that may be worse. His star Anthony Davis came out in the first half and did not return for the second leg. The Lakers later reported that Davis would no longer play due to a left groin strain.

“He had told us that his knee hurt. I was playing in pain, “said Frank Vogel, Lakers coach, adding that the player will be evaluated again to see his availability in Game 5.

Additionally, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope suffers from a knee injury and missed Sunday’s game.

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