slotbet NBA: Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant return as Suns rout Lakers
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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
PHOENIX — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and had 10 assists as the Suns snapped a five-game losing streak.
Article continues after this advertisementBeal had missed the past five games while Durant had missed seven in a row — both players were sidelined by a strained left calf.
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The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis, who scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. LeBron James added 18 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. Los Angeles has lost three straight.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Suns outscored the Lakers 36-18 in the third quarter, turning a tight game into a 98-78 advantage. Booker had 11 points during the run while Jusuf Nurkic had 10.
Article continues after this advertisement TakeawaysLakers: Los Angeles held its own throughout the first half, but went cold after the break. The Lakers made just 8 of 34 (23.5%) from beyond the 3-point arc. D’Angelo Russell scored 16 points while Austin Reaves had 15.
Article continues after this advertisementSuns: Phoenix looked more like its former self with Durant and Beal back on the court. Nurkic recovered from a rough start to finish with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Grayson Allen added 10 points off the bench while Royce O’Neale added nine on three 3-pointers, which came as the Suns built their second-half lead.
READ: NBA: Jalen Brunson hotter than Suns in Knicks’ 16-point win Key momentBooker made three consecutive shots during the Suns’ 14-2 run midway through the third quarter, helping push the lead to 86-72.
Article continues after this advertisement Key statThe Suns are 9-1 when Durant is in the lineup and 1-6 when he’s not.
Up NextThe Suns host the Nets on Wednesday night. The Lakers are on the road against the Spurs on Wednesday night.
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