The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns 127-100 on Tuesday evening, marking their first loss within the NBA Cup.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 26 factors and 10 assists, serving to the group snap a five-game shedding streak. Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant additionally shone, scoring 23 factors every of their return from accidents. Beal, who had missed 5 video games, shot a powerful 10-of-15 from the sector, whereas Durant, again after lacking seven video games, made a powerful influence.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 25 factors and 15 rebounds, whereas LeBron James contributed 18 factors, eight rebounds, and 10 assists. Regardless of their efforts, the Lakers struggled after halftime, capturing simply 23.5% from past the arc and shedding their third straight sport.
The Suns took management within the third quarter, outscoring the Lakers 36-18 to show a detailed sport right into a dominant 98-78 lead. Booker scored 11 factors throughout this stretch, whereas Jusuf Nurkic added 10 factors and 12 rebounds.
Key Moments:
- Booker scored three consecutive baskets throughout a 14-2 Suns run within the third quarter, extending their result in 86-72.
- The Suns improved to 9-1 when Durant performs this season.
Subsequent Video games:
- The Suns host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening.
- The Lakers go to the San Antonio Spurs the identical night.
