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LeBron James, Lakers Survive Late Scare to Edge Suns in Phoenix Thriller 116-114

For three quarters, it looked like a statement win. By the final buzzer, it felt more like a grand escape. On a night where the lineups looked like a fantasy draft come to life, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to hold off a furious fourth-quarter rally from the Phoenix Suns, escaping the Footprint Center with a 116-114 victory.

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It wasn’t a pretty win, but the Lakers were able to come out on top against the Suns on the road. At one point, LA led by as many as 20 points, but almost blew it in the fourth with silly fouls, bad turnovers and poor overall shooting.

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JJ Redick Admits Luka Doncic, LeBron James Mistake After Lakers Game

After an embarrassing loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the win column Sunday with a wild 116-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

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LeBron James makes clutch plays as Lakers edge Suns

LeBron James gave Los Angeles the lead on two free throws with three seconds left, then blocked Grayson Allen's potential game-winning 3-pointer at the other end, and the Lakers survived a wild finish to defeat the host Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night.

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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 14

Lakers outlast Suns in absurd, ridiculous game

In one of the most bonkers games of the season, the Lakers survived a wild ending against the Suns to earn a 116-114 win on Sunday. Dillon Brooks hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with roughly 12 seconds remaining, but immediately got himself ejected.

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LeBron James Leads Lakers To Comeback Victory Over Suns With Late Free Throws

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Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Jaxson Hayes absolutely destroys Suns defender with 2-handed poster

The Los Angeles Lakers came into their game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday looking to wipe the bitter taste of their NBA Cup defeat by the San Antonio Spurs out of their mouth.

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Marcus Smart drops eye-opening truth bomb on rival teams preparing for Lakers

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Jarred Vanderbilt reveals worrying trend about Lakers’ defense

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Gabe Vincent Praises JJ Redick & Coaching Staff

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Lakers' JJ Redick shares concerning Austin Reaves injury update

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