in any of the 1st 3 games in their series (and the 4th game the suns outscored that total by only 3 points). and that was the suns highest point total of the entire series.

the lakers lowest point total of the 1st 2 games (103)...bron and a.d. both had to put up absolute stinkers together for that to happen. the suns only scored that or more in *half* the games that series.

the lakers are already averaging 7 points more per game in this series than the suns did their entire series.

and its safe to assume the lakers (especially the role players) will play even better at home like they have all playoffs (why they are undefeated there).

the lakers have 5-man lineups where everyone on the floor can get their own shot off. the suns had kd and book and thats it.

the lakers erased big denver leads in both games to make it close down the stretch. including a game where denver was making miracle shots and jokic had arguably one of the best statistical playoff games since wilt chamberlain. firepower isnt really their biggest issue imo.

that lakers defense is prolly gonna bring down that nuggets scoring avg as the series goes on (compared to the suns series) too. so less of a hurdle to clear in terms of scoring margin.

and do you know how crazy it is that im sitting here propping up the lakers to *you*? lol.