Lakers cool off Phoenix Suns

Los Angeles: Anthony Davis

scored 34 points and 11 rebounds and LeBron James delivered 21 points and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the shorthanded Phoenix Suns 109-95 in a heated Western Conference

playoff game Thursday. Davis is looking like his old self

again and James’ balky knee isn’t the biggest injury story of

the series anymore as the Lakers grabbed a 2-1 series lead

in the opening round of the playoffs. Dennis Schroder finished with 20 points and four

assists for the Lakers, who hosted a playoff game for the first time since 2013 at Staples Center. The game got physical

in the final moments. —