Two NBA West teams survived the previous rounds of the NBA Playoffs as the #1 seeded Los Angeles Lakers faces #3 seeded Phoenix Suns on the 2010 Western Conference Finals best-of-seven series.
The Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns 2010 NBA West Finals playoffs game is set to start on May 17, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA for the first game.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz in the Lakers vs Jazz 2010 NBA playoff game. It only took the Lakers 4 games to eliminate their opponent. The Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol combo really hurt the Jazz as these two poured out big numbers in scoring while Gasol also provided double digits in rebounds.
On the other side, Phoenix Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs in the Suns vs Spurs 2010 NBA playoff game. It also only took the Suns 4 games to eliminate their opponent. Jason Richardson and Amar’e Stoudemire were consistent contributors throughout the series while Goran Dragic provided the needed spark in their Game 3 win. Most of all, Suns’ court general steered the team with his heroic performance in Game 4 even though Steve Nash eye (right) got injured.
Here are the Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns game 2010 West Finals NBA Playoffs schedule, dates, locations and airing networks.
- Game 1: May 17, 9 PM ET – PHX at LAL – TNT
- Game 2: May 19, 9 PM ET – PHX at LAL – TNT
- Game 3: May 23, 8:30 PM ET – LAL at PHX – TNT
- Game 4: May 25, 9 PM ET – LAL at PHX – TNT
- Game 5: May 27, 9 PM ET – PHX at LAL – TNT
- Game 6: May 29, 8:30 PM ET – LAL at PHX – TNT
- Game 7: May 31, TBD – PHX at LAL – TBD *
Los Angeles Lakers basketball home court – Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Phoenix Suns basketball home court – US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Asterisks (*) indicates playoff games to be played if necessary.
For the past ten years, the Lakers and Suns previously met in the NBA Playoffs thrice. In 2000, LA won in West Semis while in 2006 and 2007, Phoenix defeated LA both in First Round.
It’s a different story now as Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher eye for their 5th NBA Championship together alongside three 7-footers in Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom. Can the Lakers repeat?
Or will the Suns upset them and get back on the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 during the Charles Barkley era.
Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns 2010 West Finals Playoff Game video live online streaming for free on your favorite free live broadcasting sites or on live stream videos through your cable providers.
Monitor your favorite team’s progress by checking out the 2010 NBA Playoffs schedule and 2010 NBA Playoffs bracket.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Conference Finals Game 1
The Lakers defeated the Suns with a final score of 128-107. Los Angeles leads the series, 1-0.
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with a game-high 40 points and 5 rebounds with 5 assists while Pau Gasol added 21, Lamar Odom, 19 with 19 monster rebounds, Ron Artest, 14 and Jordan Farmar, 10 points.
On a losing effort, Suns’ star Amar’e Stoudemire scored a team-high 23 points with 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
Midway in the fourth quarter, probably the “best missed dunk” ever happened. Watch the Shannon Brown missed dunk.
Game 1 Video Highlights
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Conference Finals Game 2
The Lakers defeated the Suns with a final score of 124-112. Los Angeles leads the series, 2-0.
Six Lakers players scored in double figures led by Paul Gasol’s game-high 29 points and 9 rebounds with 5 assists while Kobe Bryant added 21 with 13 assists, Ron Artest, 18, Lamar Odom, 17 with 11 rebounds, Andrew Bynum, 13 and Jordan Farmar, 11 points.
On a losing effort, Suns’ star Jason Richardson scored a team-high 27 points with 3 rebounds.
Game 2 Video Highlights
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Conference Finals Game 3
The Suns defeated the Lakers with a final score of 118-109. Los Angeles leads the series, 2-1.
Amar’e Stoudemire led the Suns with a game-high 42 points and 11 rebounds while Robin Lopez added 20, Jason Richardson, 19 and Steve Nash, 17 points with 15 assists.
On a losing effort, Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant scored a team-high 36 points with 9 rebounds and 11 assists.
Game 3 Video Highlights
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Conference Finals Game 4
The Suns defeated the Lakers with a final score of 118-109. Series tied at, 2-2.
Six Suns players scored in double figures led by Amar’e Stoudemire’s 21 points and 8 rebounds while Steve Nash added 15, Channing Frye, 14, Leandro Barbosa, also 14, Jason Richardson, 11 and Jared Dudley, also with 11 points.
On a losing effort, Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 38 points with 7 rebounds and 10 assists.
Game 4 Video Highlights
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Conference Finals Game 5
The Lakers defeated the Suns with a final score of 103-101. Los Angeles leads the series, 3-2.
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with a game-high 30 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists with 4 blocks while Derek Fisher added 22, Pau Gasol, 21 and Lamar Odom, 17 points with 13 rebounds.
On a losing effort, Suns’ star Steve Nash scored a team-high 29 points with 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
Ron Artest scored only 4 points throughout the game but his last field goal made, a buzzer-beating put back bank shot off Kobe Bryant’s missed 3-point shot attempt, gave the Lakers the crucial win.
Game 5 Video Highlights
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Conference Finals Game 6
The Lakers defeated the Suns with a final score of 111-103. Los Angeles wins the series, 4-2.
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with a game-high 37 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists while Ron Artest added 25, Derek Fisher, 11 and Andrew Bynum, 10 points.
On a losing effort, Suns’ star Amar’e Stoudemire scored a team-high 27 points with 4 rebounds.
Kobe Bryant tied with Wilt Chamberlain on second place for most 30+ points scored in playoff games. They are behind Michael Jordan.
Game 6 Video Highlights
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