The Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Phoenix Suns in a nail-biting finish, winning 116-114 after nearly squandering a 20-point lead. The Suns rallied to take a 114-113 lead with 12.2 seconds left, highlighted by Dillon Brooks’s ejection for unsporting conduct. LeBron James missed a crucial technical free throw but redeemed himself by making two free throws to secure the win. James finished with 26 points as the Lakers held on for the victory despite the Suns’ late surge.
