Royce O’Neale’s GAME WINNER Lifts Phoenix Past Los Angeles Lakers As Suns Inch Closer To Playoffs!

Royce O’Neale’s GAME WINNER Lifts Phoenix Past Los Angeles Lakers As Suns Inch Closer To Playoffs!

Phoenix Suns edge out the Los Angeles Lakers in a statement win, seizing a crucial tiebreaker in the playoff race and reigniting their swagger. Grayson Allen silences doubters with flying colors, cementing his role as arguably the team’s third-best player, while Collin Gillespie’s clutch shooting keeps fans buzzing. Can Phoenix’s three-point barrage remain sustainable as the postseason nears?

Benjamin Garcia and Brandon Duenas break down key moments, including Osso Aguidaro’s emergence, Rasheer Fleming’s defensive versatility, and Jalen Green’s ongoing struggles as the Suns define their hierarchy. The episode tackles tough questions: Is Mark Williams at risk of losing his spot? How will Devin Booker’s return impact the offense? Do the Suns have the grit and shooting to threaten Western Conference powerhouses like the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder? Locked On Phoenix Suns delivers must-hear analysis as the playoff picture sharpens.

00:00 Suns Beat Lakers, Now Hold Tiebreaker

04:27 Grayson Allen’s Impact on Suns

07:13 Suns Third Best Player Debate

15:11 Is Suns Winning Sustainable?

16:45 Booker, Shooters, Playoff Expectations

20:05 Oso’s Transformation and Edge

28:11 Jalen Green’s Struggles This Season

31:20 Accountability in Crunch Time

33:03 Jalen Green’s Fit on Suns

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