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Game Recap: Suns take down Lakers in preseason finale, 113-104
The Phoenix Suns were a bit jet-lagged, it first appeared. Those who played certainly were not. Several key members sat out for the preseason finale against the Lakers. It was, at the very least, a great chance for young guys and fringe guys to showcase their skills and make a case for minutes or a roster spot.
Los Angeles welcomed back Luka Doncic to their lineup for the first time all preseason in a starting lineup that featured former Phoenix No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Austin Reaves. LeBron James still remained out with his nerve pain that's expected to keep him out for the next few weeks.
When the Los Angeles Lakers meet the Phoenix Suns tonight, they will wish to walk past the first game memory of the 103-81 loss. With LeBron James sidelined for a good 6 weeks due to a sciatica injury,
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The Lakers gave up a 15-point lead and lost to the Suns 113-104 in preseason play. To lose when Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for 50 points and the Suns played none of their rotation guys since they just returned from China is not good.
A mock trade has the Phoenix Suns sending Nick Richards and Royce O'Neale to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a 24-year-old forward.
Per a Suns press release, Phoenix has cut veteran guard Jared Butler — despite Butler's 35-point, nine-assist, seven-rebound night against a depleted Los Angeles Lakers squad in a 113-104 victory on Wednesday. The Suns also requested waivers on guard David Duke Jr.
The Phoenix Suns will get a somewhat complete opposing Los Angeles Lakers roster for their final preseason tuneup on Tuesday.
Apr 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Lakers weren’t expecting a Shaquille O’Neal-style debut from DeAndre Ayton, but expectations for the new center were still high last night. Sadly, his numbers weren’t impressive, and to make things worse,
A mock trade has the Los Angeles Lakers sending a package headlined by Dalton Knecht to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for two players.
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