NBA Wednesday Lakers visiting the Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers had their best performance of the season on Sunday when they beat the Thunder at home, with a multifunctional Kobe Bryant.  Lakers will face the Suns on Wednesday at 10:30 PM ET at US Airways Center.
“We’re doing a good job right now of just being real with each other and holding each other accountable,” said Bryant, who had 14 assists and 21 points against OKC. “That makes a huge difference. I’m trying to evolve and find out what we need as a ballclub.”

“We’ve found something that works, that’s for sure, and something we can feel good about,” said Gasol, who played 36 minutes. “I think the way we are playing, we can be very successful.”

Even Kevin Durant realized that the Staples Center found out the Lakers looked different this time. “The whole arena felt that way,” Durant said. “They needed a win. It was a must-win for them, and they came out and performed well. They were hitting shots, and they were doing a good job of protecting the paint. We missed some good shots as well. As a group, we all have to do our roles better. Every individual has to play their role to a T for us to win games, but we’ll be fine.”

The Lakers have won five of the last seven games in the series against the Suns, but they have covered only three times in the last eight matchups.