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NBA: LeBron James and LA Lakers undefeated start ended by Phoenix Suns
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NBA: LeBron James and LA Lakers undefeated start ended by Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns duo Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined to send the Los Angeles Lakers tumbling to their first NBA loss of the season.

Booker scored 33 points and Durant 30, giving the Suns a thrilling 109-105 win at Phoenix’s Footprint Center.

Lakers star LeBron James had a quiet game, recording just 11 points, while teammate Anthony Davis topped the scoring with 29, while Austin Reaves added 23.

Coming into the game with an impressive 3-0 start to the season under new head coach JJ Redick, the Lakers were off to an excellent start to the game.

Davis scored 16 points in the first quarter to give the Lakers a 26-8 lead.

Phoenix struck back to take a 50-48 lead before the Lakers responded with a 35-point third quarter to regain the lead.

However, the Suns dominated the fourth, defeating the Lakers 33-22, sealing a hard-fought victory.

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer praised the “toughness” of his side’s defense after taking “such a hit in the first quarter” as a crucial factor in the victory.