For a few brief moments in the fourth quarter, it looked like the Los Angeles Lakers would be victims of the first 30-plus point collapse of the new year. But they were able to hold things together and avoid blowing a 36-point lead in their win Wednesday over the Phoenix Suns, 117-110.
LeBron James had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists as the Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns. It’s L.A.’s third straight victory, one that looked like it would be an easy one where LeBron and Anthony Davis wouldn’t have to play in the fourth quarter. But the Suns were pesky, getting the Lakers lead down to seven with 2:13 left but they were unable to stop the Lakers in the final moments.
The Lakers jumped out to the huge lead thanks to great defense and some hot shooting from the field. The Lakers made their first 11 field goal attempts of the game, helping them build a 43-17 first quarter lead.
Devin Booker led the comeback with 32 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 26 points while Deandre Ayton was a force in the middle with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
The Lakers remain at home for the next few days and they’ll host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
