Los Angeles Lakers center D.J. Mbenga, left, takes the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, right, during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series at Staples

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Los Angeles Lakers center D.J. Mbenga, left, takes the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, right, during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series at Staples

Los Angeles Lakers center D.J. Mbenga, left, takes the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, right, during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series at Staples

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Los Angeles Lakers center D.J. Mbenga, left, takes the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, right, during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series at Staples

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Los Angeles Lakers guard D.J. Augustin (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri Stock Photo - Alamy

Los Angeles Lakers center D.J. Mbenga, left, takes the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, right, during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series at Staples

Los Angeles Lakers center D.J. Mbenga, left, takes the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, right, during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series at Staples