Devin Booker, Chris Paul Lead Suns to Blowout Win vs. LeBron James, Lakers
The Phoenix Suns earned their fourth straight win on Tuesday by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 108-88 at Staples Center. Phoenix maintained its hold on the best record in the NBA and improved to 25-5.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 24 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and six three-pointers. Deandre Ayton added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Seven players scored in double figures and Phoenix has now won six of its last seven games.
The Lakers fell to 16-16 after their third straight loss, their second three-game losing streak of the season. LeBron James had 34 points and seven rebounds for Los Angeles. He appeared to suffer an ankle injury in the second half but remained in the game.
Notable Player Stats
G Devin Booker, PHX: 24 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
C Deandre Ayton, PHX: 19 points, 11 rebounds
G Chris Paul, PHX: 11 points, 9 assists
F LeBron James, LAL: 34 points, 7 rebounds
G Russell Westbrook, LAL: 22 points, 10 rebounds, 7 turnovers
What's Next?
The Suns will return home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs that same day.
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