Lakers Anthony Davis Urges Focus Amidst Pressure in Game 6 Against Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers were just one victory away from clinching the NBA Championship, but their hopes were dashed in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns fought back to win 118-108, pushing the series to 3-2. The loss was a welcome sign for the Suns, who had previously looked overmatched in the series. It may have also been a turning point for the Suns, who now have some momentum heading into Game 6 in Los Angeles on Sunday. TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal summed up the situation after Game 5, calling Game 6 a "must-win" for the Lakers. If the Lakers drop two straight games and then have to play a Game 7 in Phoenix, the Suns will have a massive advantage. This puts a lot of pressure on the Lakers to finish the job in Game 6. Lakers star Anthony Davis urged his teammates to stay focused as the series heads to a Game 6. "We're a resilient group," Davis said after the game. "We always want to respond when things don't go well after a game like that. We understand what the stakes are... We're fine. There's no need to panic or anything." Throughout the playoffs, the Lakers have thrived on their ability to be focused in tense situations. The team has pulled off multiple late-game comebacks, showing poise when other teams would wilt under the pressure. Davis has been at the center of these comebacks, excelling most when the Lakers needed it. He's the perfect person to tell his teammates to remain focused ahead of what should be a pressure-packed Game 6. If the Lakers can follow Davis's advice and remain focused, there's a good chance they'll find themselves in the NBA Finals soon. If not, it'll be much harder to remain focused if a Game 7 in Phoenix is on the schedule.