Our Featured Game Of The Day
Sunday, February 25th, 2024. Footprint Center, Phoenix
Previously For Both Teams:
Los Angeles Lakers Defeated The Spurs
Phoenix Suns Defeated By The Rockets
The Phoenix Suns took a much-needed win over the Los Angeles Lakers to hold on to the sixth slot in the Western Conference Playoff Picture, 123-113.
With the win, the Suns improved to 34-24 and are in a three-way tie with the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are 31-28 and remain in the ninth position in the conference, with a potential Play-In match-up with the tenth-seed Golden State Warriors.
Player Ratings And The Star Player
Phoenix Suns (34-24)
Kevin Durant 8.5/10 Rating
4x Scoring Champ Kevin Durant had a decent game, finishing with 22 points in 20 shots. However, he also added five rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks.
Devin Booker 8.5/10 Rating
4x All-Star Devin Booker kept true to his game as the starting point guard. He tallied 21 points in 8-of-18 shooting, three rebounds, and nine assists.
Los Angeles Lakers (31-28)
Anthony Davis 8.5/10 Rating
9x All-Star Anthony Davis had a monster game for both ends of the floor for the Lakers, just not enough to get the win. He finished with 22 points in 11-of-17 shooting, 14 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.
LeBron James 9/10 Rating
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, finished the game with 28 points in 12-of-19 shooting, 12 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals.
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STAR PLAYER: Jusuf Nurkić 9.5/10 rating
The Bosnian Beast, Jusuf Nurkić, had a monster double-double, putting Davis’ numbers to shame. He finished with 18 points in 7-of-12 shooting, 22 rebounds, and seven assists.