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Lakers eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Suns

PHOENIX — It ended here. The Lakers’ attempt to win their 18th title ended far short of their goal, the team being eliminated from all postseason play following a 121-110 loss to the Suns and the San Antonio Spurs' win in Denver Tuesday night. But maybe it really ended Friday in Los Angeles, when in a last gasp, the Lakers played an injured LeBron James and a recovering Anthony Davis. Or maybe ...
Lakers star Anthony Davis pictured during a game Nov. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles.

PHOENIX — It ended here.

The Lakers’ attempt to win their 18th title ended far short of their goal, the team being eliminated from all postseason play following a 121-110 loss to the Suns and the San Antonio Spurs' win in Denver Tuesday night.

But maybe it really ended Friday in Los Angeles, when in a last gasp, the Lakers played an injured LeBron James and a recovering Anthony Davis. Or maybe it

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