Dragic steps in for Nash in Sun’s win over Lakers
Goran Dragic came off the bench and led Phoenix’s reserves to a key fourth quarter run that propelled the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 in game four of the Western Conference Finals.
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Dragic constantly got into the lane and dished off the ball – he was the center of straight three-pointers from fellow reserves Channing Frye, Leandro Barbosa and Jared Dudley in an 18-3 run.
When the 24-year old guard wasn’t assisting on a three-pointer, Dragic was finishing at the rim; highlighted by a crossover and spin on Derek Fisher that culminated in a right-handed layup reminiscent of Nash.
“The bench played fantastic,” the Suns’ Steve Nash said. “They were by far easily the difference tonight.”
Dragic’s statline doesn’t tell the whole impact, finishing with 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists in 18 minutes.
Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 21 points. Nash, playing with a broken nose, made just 3-of-11 shots but had 15 points and eight assists. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 38 points.
















