The Los Angeles Lakers blew past Phoenix in the fourth quarter before holding on for a 100-95 victory over the short-handed Suns. Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and LeBron James scored 10 of his 21 points while playing the entire fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as against the Phoenix Suna center Drew Eubanks, left, and forward Nassir Little defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Durant still tied it at 91 with 1:28 to play by scoring on two straight possessions, and he passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th place on the NBA’s career scoring list in the process.Devin Booker, Bradley Beal unable to play in Suns’ 2nd game of the season vs the LakersBut James replied with back-to-back layups sandwiching a missed 3-pointer by Durant, and Austin Reaves and Davis hit free throws in the final seconds.
James and the Lakers acknowledged plans to limit his minutes this season, but the plan wasn’t followed while James stayed on the court throughout the fourth to sweat out this win.
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