The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100 with stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal back on the court after calf injuries, handing the Lakers their first NBA Cup loss. Durant and Beal’s return boosted the struggling Suns, who went 1-6 without Durant and lost five straight without both stars. The Lakers, led by Anthony Davis, fell to 10-7 on the season as the Suns and Lakers both sit at 2-1 in group play with one game left, with the Bucks surviving without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a knee issue in a 106-103 win over the Miami Heat and the Rockets clinching a knockout round berth with a 117-111 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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NBA Cup: Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal return to lead Suns past Lakers as Rockets clinch knockout round berth
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