The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped down to fifth in the Western Conference standings after losing their last two games in a row. Now, the Phoenix Suns are just half a game behind the Lake Show, and they're exposing one very uncomfortable truth: that good vibes and team chemistry are every bit as important as raw talent.
This Lakers team certainly has a talent advantage over the current iteration of the Suns. But Phoenix has a clear, undeniable upper hand when it comes to looking like a team that enjoys playing together and performing with the kind of passion and joy that creates and sustains energy.