The LA Lakers host Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals looking to take a 2-0 lead before the series move to Arizona. Kobe had a spectacular performance in Game 1 scoring 40 points, and Phil Jackson rested him for most of the 4th quarter, as the Lakers were doing quite well even without him. Lamar Odom had a big night scoring 15 points in the first 15 minutes of the game to eventually end with 19 points and 19 rebounds. The Suns on the other hand were at their usual level and they looked a bit nervous at times, not believing in their own capabilities.
Game 2 should provide a tougher test for the Lakers as Suns can't possibly play any worse than what they did in the series opener. It was the Phoenix bench that didn't deliver on that night, as they Frey and Dudley missed a lot of shots they normally make. Chanin Frye was 1 from 8 from the field, and 0-7 from 3-point range. Dudley was 1-5 3PM-A. Grant Hill didn't look sharp either as he had a really quite night.

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