Lakers Must Win Tonight to Survive

The Phoenix Suns can potentially give a knockout punch to the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in what could be the Lakers’ last game of the playoffs. Phoenix leads the best-of-seven series three games to one. If the Lakers win, you can get tickets to game six in LA at StubHub.com. If the Lakers lose, you can get Los Angeles Lakers tickets… for games next season.

Phil Jackson has been irked by the Lakers’ lack of focus and hustle. He cut practice short on Monday after saying a few words and going through some game film. Said Jackson about his discussion with the team, “I did tell them they have the brain power of slugs or earthworms. That was just in a moment of irritation.”

Last year the situation was reversed. The Suns trailed the Lakers 3-1 in the opening round of the playoffs. Phoenix came back to win the series. Can the Lakers do the same this year? Stay tuned to find out.

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