"LeBron James missed the first free throw that would have tied it. Then, bailed out by a foul with 3.9 seconds remaining, he missed the second. A long-awaited swish finally quieted a restless Phoenix crowd. The Lakers squandered a 20-point, fourth-quarter lead and survived only after the Suns' Devin Booker fouled James on a three-pointer with 3.9 seconds left, pulling out a 116-114 win on Sunday."
"Dillon Brooks hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 12.2 seconds left to complete the Suns' comeback, but he was ejected after he bumped chests with James in the celebration. Brooks received a technical foul in the first quarter and James drew a technical in the third after a perceived slight from Brooks, who slapped a loose ball toward James during a pause in the action."
The Lakers squandered a 20-point fourth-quarter lead but held on for a 116-114 victory after LeBron James made the game-winning free throw with 3.9 seconds remaining. James missed the first free throw that would have tied the game, was fouled on a three-pointer and converted the decisive shot. The game featured five technical fouls and one ejection after Dillon Brooks hit a go-ahead three and bumped chests with James. The Lakers attempted 43 free throws while playing without Austin Reaves. The bench produced 30 points, with Jaxson Hayes and role players providing defensive plays to help secure the win.
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