Final
Suns streak into matchup with Lakers
Dec 28, 2014 - 3:49 PMVideo
The Suns have won five in a row after losing six straight and opened the road trip with Friday's 115-106 win at Sacramento. Suns reserve Isaiah Thomas scored 17 points in his return to Sacramento and posted eight points during a 16-2 second-half run that lifted Phoenix to a season-high fifth straight win.
Marcus Morris also had a big night for the Suns, hitting 6-of-7 attempts from 3-point range to finish with 20 points. Eric Bledsoe and Markieff Morris contributed 18 and 17 points, respectively, while Goran Dragic had 16 along with six assists.
"We got a big lift from Marcus," Suns coach Jeff Hornacek said. "When we are making the shots, we're getting good looks."
Phoenix has won four in a row on the road and is 10-7 away from the desert. It will also visit New Orleans and Oklahoma City on the trek.
The Lakers have lost two in a row and five of their last six games, including Friday's 102-98 setback at Dallas.
Carlos Boozer scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which played without Kobe Bryant for a third straight game. Nick Young totaled 15 points with Jordan Hill and Wayne Ellington adding 12 points apiece.
"What have I learned? That we would love to have him in the lineup," Lakers coach Byron Scott said of Bryant's absence. "I think these three games prove that we do need him on the floor."
Bryant has been dealing with soreness and is listed as probable Sunday. He is averaging 24.6 ppg this season.
The Lakers are 4-10 at home and have lost the first two meetings with the Suns this season. The Pacific rivals will meet again Jan. 19 in Phoenix.
The Suns have won nine of the past 12 meetings with LA, but are only 3-10 in the past 13 games as the guest in this series.
- PHOENIX: 116
LOS ANGELES: 107
Final
Dec 28 11:49 PM - PHOENIX: 88
LOS ANGELES: 81
End of 3rd
Dec 28 11:16 PM - PHOENIX: 88
LOS ANGELES: 81
End of 3rd
Dec 28 11:15 PM - PHOENIX: 55
LOS ANGELES: 56
Halftime
Dec 28 10:35 PM - PHOENIX: 58
LOS ANGELES: 56
Halftime
Dec 28 10:33 PM - PHOENIX: 26
LOS ANGELES: 28
End of 1st
Dec 28 10:03 PM - PHOENIX: 0
LOS ANGELES: 0
1st Quarter - 12:00
Dec 28 9:41 PM
Related News
- Lakers Reportedly Willing to Explore Adding Bronny James Feb 15
- Warriors Reportedly Attempted to Trade for LeBron James Feb 14
- Shaquille O’Neal To Be First To Have Jersey Retired by Magic Jan 4
- LeBron James Has Been At His Best for Many Birthdays Dec 29
- Should we be worried that people with the Phoenix Suns can “feel the frustration with Durant”? Dec 26
- Suns vs. Mavs Final Score: Phoenix continues to struggle, lose 128-114 to Dallas Dec 26
- Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns (14-15) vs. Mavs Post Game Podcast Dec 26
- Lakers show potential vs. Celtics, but work still to be done Dec 25
- Open Thread: Mavericks vs. Suns Dec 25
- Celtics handle Lakers despite Anthony Davis’ strong showing Dec 25
- Game Preview: Struggling Suns face struggling Mavericks in Christmas Day showdown Dec 25
- Stephen’s Study: Scouting Udoka Azubuike’s minutes against the Sacramento Kings Dec 25