Suns Overcome Lakers' Early Lead for Victory
Phoenix Suns rally from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-105, marking the Lakers' first loss of the season.
- Devin Booker and Kevin Durant led the Suns with 33 and 30 points respectively, helping secure the comeback win.
- The Lakers started strong, building an 18-point lead in the first quarter, driven by Anthony Davis's 16 points.
- JJ Redick, Lakers' head coach, took responsibility for the team's poor second-quarter performance, where they scored only 14 points.
- LeBron James struggled offensively, finishing with just 11 points on 3-of-14 shooting, though he extended his streak of double-digit scoring games.
- Phoenix's small-ball lineup proved effective, with coach Mike Budenholzer making key adjustments to counteract the Lakers' early dominance.