Just two nights ago, the Los Angeles Lakers came back from 22 points down to stun the Phoenix Suns.
How the tables have turned in their rematch.
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 63 points, leading a gutsy 18-point Suns comeback against the Lakers, 109-105, to get their winning streak going.
The Suns close out the game with the win and give the Lakers their first loss of the season ?? pic.twitter.com/IYOn7DtLCf
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 29, 2024
Booker had 33 markers, his first 30-point game of the season, while Durant chipped in 30 points--just two days removed from surpassing 29,000 career points.
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With the game going down the wire, KD scored back-to-back buckets to break a 101-deadlock and hand the Suns a 105-101 lead.
Durant off the glass ? pic.twitter.com/Px4CbcaMw4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 29, 2024
After LeBron James’ triple in the next possession, Royce O’Neal scored a floater to give Phoenix some breathing room, 107-104, 1:25 ticks remaining.
LeBron knocks it down late in the 4th 👑 pic.twitter.com/bjKpJi9Ntp
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 29, 2024
James was then fouled with 6.1 seconds left. He made the first free throw but intentionally missed the second one. The loose ball though ended up with O’Neal, who found a streaking Bradley Boul, who then iced the game with two freebies.
Earlier, the Suns, who trailed by as much as 18 points, engineered a strong 14-3 blitz to open the final frame to string a 90-86 lead.
Ryan Dunn with the euro ??
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 29, 2024
Suns up 4 in Q4! 👀 pic.twitter.com/LJwJ5M4M4G
They got off on the wrong foot as the Lakers opened a 34-25 first quarter lead. But the Suns eventually found their offensive rhythm behind Devin Booker, who had 18 points by halftime. Phoenix closed the period on a decisive 16-4 run to take a slim 50-48 cushion.
Booker gives the Suns the lead and has 18 points at the half 😎 pic.twitter.com/pXOMllnMh7
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 29, 2024
Meanwhile, reigning Player of the Week Anthony Davis led the Lakers anew with another double-double of 29 points and 15 rebounds alongside three blocks.
Anthony Davis this season:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 29, 2024
29 points - 15 rebounds - 3 blocks
31 points - 9 rebounds - 3 steals
35 points - 8 rebounds - 4 assists
36 points - 16 rebounds - 3 blocks
He’s LOCKED IN. pic.twitter.com/ZsBTX93cZ1
Entering the game, Davis became the fourth Laker in history besides Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, and Jerry West history to start a season with three consecutive 30-point performances.
AD joins Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant and Jerry West as the only Lakers to start a season with three consecutive 30-point performances. pic.twitter.com/nHPxTGQiYR
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 28, 2024
Austin Reaves finished with 23 markers, eight boards, and five triple while D’Angelo Russell added 14.
James’ second triple of the game extended his all-time double-digit scoring streak to 1,226 games and counting as the four-time champion poured just 11 points, five boards, and eight dimes.
With this triple, LeBron James extends his all-time double-digit scoring streak to 1,226 games 🔥pic.twitter.com/ItfsqzKCKf
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 29, 2024
Los Angeles, which is embarking on a five-game road trip, came out blazing hot behind a 26-8 start with Davis picking up where he left off with 16 points already.
Reaves drains a three to put the Lakers up 16 in Q1 🌡?
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 29, 2024
Lakers | Suns LIVE on NBA TV 📺 pic.twitter.com/vryZXrVKGG
AD hits the midrange jumper... 16 PTS in the 1Q!
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2024
📺 Suns-Lakers on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/wNlT8OWEMa
But they squandered the lead and got their first setback after home wins against Minnesota Timberwolves, Suns, and Sacramento Kings.
The Suns battle the Los Angeles Clippers next on Friday, November 1.
Meanwhile, the Lakers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, October 31. This will air on NBA TV Philippines and the Pilipinas Live app.
