Lakers unable to score when it counts, suffer loss in pool play to Phoenix
Costly turnovers lead to squandered opportunities in last game of road trip
Recap of Lakers/Suns game played on November 10, 20231st Quarter
The Lakers and Suns played their second game of the season and the first game in pool play for the NBA In-Season Tournament. Bradley Beal who did not suit up in the first contest back just a few weeks ago started tonight and impacted the game early on. Beal scored six points in the quarter, but the Lakers led after one, 23-22.
2nd Quarter
Both teams traded baskets early in the quarter, til the Lakers took control and pulled out to a seven-point lead, 39-32. Bradley Beal scored the Sun last nine points of the quarter as he pulled the Suns to within three heading into halftime, 48-45.
3rd Quarter
Bradley Beal continued his scoring attack as the second half started, scoring five points right out of the gate and giving the Suns the lead 50-48.
Grayson Allen knocked down consecutive three-pointers and the Suns extended their biggest lead of the game nine points, 63-54. A few minutes later the Suns took a ten-point lead 66-56. The Lakers ended the quarter on an 11-2 run including a three-pointer at the buzzer by Rui Hachimura, cutting the Suns lead down to one point going into the fourth quarter, 68-67.
4th Quarter
The Lakers took a three-point lead 80-77 on a layup by LeBron James, but Bradley Beal put the Suns on his back (figuratively) and scored six of the Sun final nine points in the game, including a jumper from the left corner that put the Suns up for good, 85-82. LeBron James would score on the Lakers next possession cutting the lead to 85-84, but Jusuf Nurkic hit one of two free throws to give the Suns an 86-84. With ten seconds left LeBron James drove and the ball was knocked loose and fell into the hands of Austin Reaves who put up a jumper at the buzzer that went in and out and the Suns held on for an 86-84 win over the Lakers.
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 23 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 84 |
| Phoenix Suns | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 86 |
Anthony Davis - 21 points, 27 rebounds, 1 assist, 7 blocks
LeBron James - 19 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks
Austin Reaves - 13 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Cam Reddish - 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Taurean Prince - 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Phoenix Suns Player Stats
Bradley Beal - 29 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Jusuf Nurkic - 18 points, 16 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Kevin Durant - 13 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Upcoming Schedule
11/12/23: vs. Portland Trail Blazers
11/14/23: vs. Memphis Grizzlies**
11/15/23: vs. Sacramento Kings
11/17/23: @ Portland Trail Blazers**
11/19/23: vs. Houston Rockets
11/21/23: vs. Utah Jazz**
Reddish attacking with the dunk
Anthony Davis returned after missing the last game and posterized
Davis had seven blocks including this one in the first half
Hachimura three-point buzzer beater to end the third quarter
James driving down the lane and throwing it down
