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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 117-107 Phoenix Suns

Thursday, 02 January 2020 9:01 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 02 January 2020 9:07 AM ]

Over the NBA updates, the Los Angeles Lakers have defeated the Phoenix Suns 117 to 107 at the Staples Center.

The Lakers dominated the match form the onset and overpowered the Suns 43-17 in the opening frame before taking the next quarter with a 7-point margin that led to their 74 to 41 advantage in the 1st half.

The Suns fought back after the break and won the next 2 quarters to cut the deficit to 10 points, which was not enough and led to the Hosts extending their winning streak to 4 matches to remain at the top of the Western Conference.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis tallied 31 and 26 points respectively, which was almost more than the total points bagged by the Lakers. Devin Booker pocketed 32 for the Suns.

Also, In the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks edged past the Minnesota Timberwolves 106 to 104 at home. The Bucks took a 77 to 71 lead at the end of the 3rd quarter before taking the next one with a 4-point margin that led to their 4th consecutive victory.

The Wolves will host the slumping Warriors on Thursday while the Busk will welcome the Spurs on Saturday.

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