L.A. Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns: Postgame Grades and Analysis for L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers were without Kobe Bryant Monday night for the second straight game, and they fell in an ugly contest to the Phoenix Suns, 99-76.

With Bryant on the bench, this game belonged to Steve Nash and Dwight Howard in the opening period. The two combined for 21 points in the first 12 minutes, and it became clear that they would be the ones putting points on the board from start to finish.

When Nash and Howard left the floor for the first time, Phoenix was able to get back on track. The Lakers went just 2-of-9, and the Suns put together a 14-4 run.

This would prove to be a common theme thro...

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