Lakers Kobe Bryant missed 15 of 23 shots on the way to 24 points against the Suns Thursday night in Phoenix. (Matt York / Associated Press)
Lakers Jordan Farmar, right, is called for an offensive foul as he charges into Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter Thursday night. (ROY DABNER / EPA)
Suns Shaquille O’Neal drives past Lakers Pau Gasol during the second quarter Thursday night in Phoenix. (Jason Babyak / Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire drives to the basket past Lakers Lamar Odom during the third quarter Thursday night. Stoudemire led the Suns with 21 points. (Matt York / Associated Press)
Suns Shaquille O’Neal looks to pass as Lakers Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol defend during the second quarter Thursday. (Matt York / Associated Press)
Lakers Lamar Odom scores two points between Amare Stoudemire and Matt Barnes of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter Thursday night. (ROY DABNER / EPA)
Lakers Kobe Bryant and Suns Shaquille O’Neal embrace prior to the start of Thursday’s game in Phoenix. (Matt York / Associated Press)
