It had been NINE YEARS since the Lakers last won a home playoff game in front of fans, but that drought is no more! The Lakers beat the Suns 109-95 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead heading into Sunday's Game 4. Defense remained the calling card, frequently coming in suffocating waves. Anthony Davis controlled the game on both ends, and got quality help from Dennis Schröder, Andre Drummond and LeBron James, who, after struggling to get to the rim in Games 1 and 2 spent the second half Thursday driving hard to the bucket. - Outside shooting is still an issue, but the Lakers nonetheless had some desperately needed fun at Staples. Maybe too much fun if you ask Phoenix, but they don't get a vote, so.... - - Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky - - SEGMENT 1: The Kamenetzkys break down the highlights from the Game 3 victory. Incredible defense. More strong performances from Davis, Schröder, and Drummond. Lots of celebrating by Laker players. And lots of chippiness from Suns players who didn't enjoy said celebrating. - - SEGMENT 2: This was the first game since his return from a high ankle sprain where LeBron really looked liked LeBron. The explosiveness was back, particularly in the second half, as he drove relentlessly to the rim. He also engaged in a mano y' mano with longtime foil Jae Crowder, who was up for the battle, but largely lost the war. - - SEGMENT 3: The Lakers controlled the game, but their outside shooting remains dreadful. Moreover, the role players started becoming hesitant to put up threes. The Kamenetzkys try to predict who'll break out of this collective slump first. - - Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! - Built Bar - Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. - BetOnline AG - There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. - Rock Auto - Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. - Indeed - Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked - Headspace - You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to headspace.com/lockedonnba for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. - Lucy.co - Go to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONNBA to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices