Lakers vs. Suns/ Anthony Davis scores 35/ Lakers comeback/ LeBron James second-half/ Austin Reaves performance/ Lakers three-point shooting/ Newslooks/ LOS ANGELES/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Anthony Davis scored 35 points as the Lakers rallied from a 22-point deficit to beat the Suns 123-116, marking their first 2-0 season start since 2010. Strong contributions from LeBron James and Austin Reaves helped secure the Lakers’ impressive comeback win.
Lakers’ Comeback Victory Over Suns Quick Look
- Key Players: Anthony Davis scored 35, Austin Reaves added 26, and LeBron James contributed 21 points.
- Early Deficit: Lakers overcame a 22-point first-half deficit to rally in the second half.
- Third Quarter Surge: Outscored Phoenix 35-24 in the third quarter, led by Davis and James.
- Phoenix Standouts: Kevin Durant scored 30, while Devin Booker added 23 for the Suns.
- Three-Point Success: Lakers shot 14 of 27 from beyond the arc, with Reaves hitting five.
Lakers Overcome 22-Point Deficit to Defeat Suns 123-116
Deep Look
In a thrilling comeback, Anthony Davis scored 35 points as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night, securing their first 2-0 start since the 2010-11 season. With Davis leading the charge, supported by 26 points from Austin Reaves and a strong second-half performance by LeBron James, the Lakers overcame a daunting 22-point deficit and clinched an impressive early-season win.
The Suns started hot, shooting 21 of 30 in the first half, including nine consecutive three-pointers. They dominated the first quarter 38-23 and held a 61-52 lead at halftime, fueled by Kevin Durant’s 30 points and Devin Booker’s 23. However, the Lakers regrouped and came back with intensity in the third quarter. Davis and James combined for 22 points in that period alone, helping the Lakers outscore the Suns 35-24 and take their first lead.
A critical moment came late in the third quarter, with the Lakers trailing 81-74. A nine-point run allowed Los Angeles to seize control, part of a larger 20-6 burst spanning the third and fourth quarters that would give them a 12-point lead in the final frame.
The Lakers’ success from beyond the arc also proved essential. They shot 14 of 27 from three-point range, with Reaves hitting five of his seven attempts. Additional support came from James, Rui Hachimura, and Dalton Knecht, each contributing two three-pointers. First-year coach JJ Redick has now become the first Lakers coach to start his career with two straight wins since Phil Jackson in 1999.
Up Next
Both teams will face tough matchups on Saturday night, with the Suns hosting Dallas and the Lakers taking on Sacramento.
