Phoenix’s “Big 3” were finally back together again on the court on Tuesday night and showed by this team is considered to be on that could challenge for the NBA Championship, as they dominate LeBron James and the Lakers 127-100. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and 10 assists, as Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal both chipped in 23 points while shooting a combined 29/49. The win improves the Suns to 10-7 now on the year and moved them into 5th place in the West as they leapfrog the Lakers.
The game was close until the third quarter when Phoenix was able to blow it open with a 27-6 run. The win could prove to be significant for the NBA Cup standings as there is likely to be a tie scenario in the Group B standings. The first tie breaker is point differential where now Phoenix is a +19 and the Lakers are a -16.
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Spenser Tilus is a sports reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account @Spenser_Tilus
