Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers
· National Basketball AssociationLuka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns
Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Jaxson Hayes matched his season high with 19 for the Lakers, who returned from an 0-4 road trip to extend their home winning streak to seven games.
Kevin Durant scored 21 points and Devin Booker had 19 for the 11th-place Suns, who missed a chance to gain ground on Dallas for the West's final play-in spot after the Mavericks lost at Philadelphia. Phoenix remained 1 1/2 games behind Dallas with a game in hand.
LeBron James (left groin strain) missed his fourth straight game, but coach JJ Redick said the top scorer in NBA history is “ramping up” toward a return.
Lakers starter Rui Hachimura (knee) also missed his ninth straight game, but Doncic (ankle) returned after sitting out Friday's loss in Denver, as did Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent.
Lakers: They fell three spots in the West during their road trip, and their current stretch is brutal with seven games in 10 days, including five at home in seven days. With Doncic and Reaves healthy, they can compete until James returns.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 96 - 107 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 96 - 107 |
| 4th 12.1 |  |
shot clock turnover | 96 - 107 |
| 4th 35.0 |  |
Kevin Durant bad pass (Austin Reaves steals) | 96 - 107 |
| 4th 38.1 | |
Dorian Finney-Smith makes tip shot | 96 - 107 |
Statistics
 PHX |
 LAL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 35-89 | FG | 35-81 |
| 39 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 9-41 | 3PT | 14-39 |
| 22 | Three Point % | 36 |
| 17-21 | FT | 23-32 |
| 81 | Free Throw % | 72 |
| 51 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 14 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 37 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 25 | Assists | 22 |
| 4 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 19 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 14 |
| 15 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 46 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 27 | Fouls | 20 |
| 1 | Largest Lead | 20 |
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Carr, G | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
| Collin Sexton, G | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
| Adou Thiero, F | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
Phoenix Suns Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard, G | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
| Oso Ighodaro, F | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
| Mark Williams, C | Out | Sep 11 |
Game Information
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: 18,997 · Capacity:
2026-27 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Clippers |
2 | 1 | .667 | - | W1 |
 Golden State |
3 | 2 | .600 | - | W2 |
 LA Lakers |
2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
 Phoenix |
1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 | L1 |
 Sacramento |
0 | 4 | .000 | 2.5 | L4 |
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