LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns player stats and box score (Nov. 26) | 2024-25 NBA season 

After a close first half, the Phoenix Suns dominated the LA Lakers the rest of the game. Behind the Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the host Suns routed the Lakers 127-100. Phoenix improved its record to 2-1 in the Emirates NBA Cup, putting the team in a tie with Los Angeles.

Anthony Davis had 25 points, 17 in the first half, to keep the Lakers in the game. LA trailed 62-60 after two quarters but couldn't keep up. LeBron James finished the game with 18 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.

The rout began in the third quarter when LA was outscored 36-18. Davis had eight points in the period but had little help from his teammates. The Suns put the finishing touches in the fourth frame to blow away their opponents.

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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns player stats and box score

LA Lakers player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Anthony Davis	25	15	5	1	4	3	10-19	0-2	5-7	-24
Rui Hachimura	7	1	1	0	0	0	3-8	1-4	0-0	-10
LeBron James	18	8	10	0	0	5	7-16	2-7	2-2	-30
Cam Reddish	0	2	1	2	0	0	0-3	0-1	0-0	+1
Austin Reaves	15	3	2	2	0	1	6-12	2-6	1-1	-16
Jaxson Hayes	7	4	0	1	0	2	2-2	0-0	3-4	-8
Christian Koloko	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
D'Angelo Russell	16	3	4	1	0	1	5-13	1-6	5-8	-23
Gabe Vincent	3	2	1	0	1	0	1-4	1-4	0-0	+4
Max Christie	2	0	1	0	1	0	1-1	0-0	0-0	-9
Dalton Knecht	7	4	0	0	0	0	2-7	1-4	2-3	-20

Phoenix Suns player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Kevin Durant	23	6	2	0	0	0	9-17	3-6	2-2	+21
Jusuf Nurkic	12	12	3	1	1	0	5-11	1-4	1-1	+20
Tyus Jones	8	1	6	5	0	1	4-8	0-2	0-0	+23
Bradley Beal	23	2	2	0	1	3	10-15	3-6	0-0	+8
Devin Booker	26	2	10	1	1	3	10-17	3-7	3-4	+29
Royce O'Neale	9	9	1	1	0	1	3-6	3-6	0-0	+13
Ryan Dunn	5	4	1	1	0	0	2-6	1-4	0-0	+8
Josh Okogie	4	0	0	0	0	0	1-2	1-1	1-2	0
Mason Plumlee	0	3	0	0	0	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	+4
Oso Ighodaro	7	5	3	0	0	0	3-6	0-0	1-1	-2
Monte Morris	0	0	1	0	0	0	0-1	0-0	0-0	0
Grayson Allen	10	2	2	0	0	0	4-10	2-6	0-0	+11
Bol Bol	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Damion Lee	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Game Summary

The LA Lakers took on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday in a crucial Emirates NBA Cup matchup. LA could go up 3-0 in the tournament with a win but drop to a 2-1 tie with a loss to the hosts. The Lakers also looked to improve their record to 2-1 against the Suns in their season series.

Anthony Davis had 17 points in the first half, 12 in the first quarter to lead the Lakers. LeBron James' versatility continued to shine and finished with nine points, six assists and four rebounds. Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura helped carry the load.

Kevin Durant, returning from a calf injury had five points in the first quarter before finishing with 14 in the first half. Bradley Beal, also coming from an injury, matched Durant's total. Devin Booker quietly tallied eight points and seven assists to push the Suns to a 62-60 halftime lead.

The Phoenix Suns defense held the LA Lakers to 18 third-quarter points. Anthony Davis had eight in the period, but his teammates struggled to score. The hosts pushed their advantage to 98-78 after the Lakers’ stuttering offensive output.

Devin Booker came alive in the third frame with 11 points, while Jusuf Nurkic contributed 10. Bradley Beal added five more points each to their total. Tyus Jones helped the team with his savvy plays. The rout was on after a 36-18 Suns advantage in the said period.

The Lakers tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but the Suns' defense more than held up. Phoenix again outscored Los Angeles 29-22 to win 127-100.