"While Luka Doncic continued his scoring surge with 38 points and 11 rebounds, the loss laid bare the Lakers' biggest problems. The Lakers (15-5) turned the ball over 21 times, which led to 32 points for the Suns. The team's middle-of-the-road defense had no answer for Phoenix's dizzying offense that shot 56.3% from the field. LeBron James, who sat out Sunday to manage a left foot injury at the start of the Lakers' home back-to-back, faded into the background most of the night."
"The NBA's all-time leading scorer didn't exert any force on the game until the fourth quarter as the possibility of his streak of 1,296 consecutive games with 10 or more points looked to be in danger. Entering the fourth quarter with just six points, James hit a step-back fadeaway jumper with 6:51 to go that pushed him to 10. It was the only moment of consequence in a second half that the Lakers had long let get out of control."
The Lakers lost 125-108 to the Phoenix Suns, snapping a seven-game winning streak. Dallas star Luka Doncic scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, but the Lakers committed 21 turnovers that led to 32 Suns points. Phoenix shot 56.3% from the field and finished the second quarter on a 19-4 run to build a 14-point halftime lead. LeBron James returned from left foot injury management, scored only six points before the fourth, and hit a late jumper to reach 10. Collin Gillespie hit eight three-pointers and Dillon Brooks scored 33 for Phoenix despite Devin Booker exiting with a groin injury.
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