Anthony Davis took the lead with an excellent showing, netting 35 points and securing eight rebounds, along with recording two blocks. The Los Angeles Lakers made a strong comeback by rallying from a 22-point second-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night.
Key Contributions from Reaves and James
Austin Reaves contributed 26 points, eight assists, and three steals to assist Davis, demonstrating his capability to excel in crucial situations. LeBron James helped the team succeed with his 21 points and eight assists. The Lakers made 14 out of 27 three-point attempts, with Reaves hitting 5 out of 7 from beyond the arc, contributing to the team’s comeback.
Strong Second Half Propels Lakers
L.A. found themselves trailing by 22 points in the second quarter after falling behind early. Nevertheless, they consistently reduced the gap and entered halftime trailing by only nine points (61-52). In the third quarter, the Lakers went on a scoring spree, outscoring the Suns 35-24 to end the period with an 87-85 lead. They kept up their pace, starting a 20-10 streak that gave them the lead for good.
Davis Shines in Crunch Time
Davis had a standout performance in the last minutes, racking up nine points in the final 5:22. Which included a powerful fast-break dunk following a pass from James. Increasing the lead to 113-102 with less than three minutes left. Kevin Durant was the top scorer for the Suns with 30 points, with 23 points added by Devin Booker. Nevertheless, the Lakers were too powerful in the second period.
Looking Ahead
This win signifies a 2-0 beginning for new coach JJ Redick. The Lakers will try to keep their streak going by hosting the Sacramento Kings Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET. L.A. appears ready for ongoing success this season with Davis performing at his best.
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