Phoenix Suns (123) – (113) Los Angeles Lakers. The Top-Rated Players?

Sunday, February 25th, 2024. Footprint Center, Phoenix

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.

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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.

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