Phoenix Suns beat listless Los Angeles Lakers 115-85 as LeBron James admits big defeat
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defence on Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during Round 1, Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 1, 2021 at Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
"We got our ass kicked – it's that simple," James said, after being asked to sum up what had gone wrong in a 115-85 mauling in Phoenix. James however said the Lakers would need to show improvement in game six at the Staples Center on Thursday if they are to keep the series alive.
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