Kevin Durant returns to fire Phoenix Suns past LeBron and Lakers 127-100

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 07:07 - 27 November 2024

The Phoenix Suns made light work of the Los Angeles Lakers, blowing them out in a 127-100 victory.

The Phoenix Suns celebrated the return of Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Devin Booker led the team with 26 points and 10 assists, snapping the Suns’ five-game losing streak.

Back in the W column.#SunsUp pic.twitter.com/HptY64z5P9
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 27, 2024

Beal and Durant each scored 23 points, making a strong comeback after being sidelined with injuries. Beal made 10 of 15 shots, including 3 of 6 from 3-point range.

Stats against Lakers 📊

Booker: 26 PTS, 10 AST, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Durant: 23 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
Beal: 23 PTS, 2 AST, 2 REB, 1 BLK
Nurkić: 12 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Allen: 10 PTS, 2 AST, 2 REB
O'Neale: 9 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL
Jones: 8 PTS, 6 AST, 5 STL, 1 REB… pic.twitter.com/6iGbAoFe4i
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 27, 2024

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.

A dominant third quarter, where the Suns outscored the Lakers 36-18, sealed the win. Booker had 11 points during the run, while Jusuf Nurkic added 10.

The Suns host the Nets on Wednesday night, while the Lakers face the Spurs on the road.