The Suns bounced back just in time last night to take a much needed Game 5 from the Lakers, using a late fourth quarter surge to hand the Los Angeles a 114-97 loss.
The victory may turn out to be bitter-sweet however, as Raja Bell was ejected for an intentional clothesline of Kobe Bryant that was followed by a violent tossing of Kobe to the hardwood. The move have led many to believe that Bell will not be allowed to play in Game 6.
"It was a bad play on my part," Bell said. "I overreacted. I've been hit in the face multiple times in this series and it was a bad play on my part."
Bryant was ejected later in the fourth quarter, arguing for Brown to get a flagrant foul call and getting tossed by referee Leon Wood. Bryant and Bell were part of a double technical in the first half.
The Lakers still lead 3-2 and will have the chance to close out the series with a victory in Game 6 on Thursday night at Staples Center. If necessary, Game 7 will be back in Phoenix on Saturday.