The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns with the score 132-130 on Friday at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers had a very solid game, shooting 51.1 percent from the field, 46.2 percent on three-pointers, and 72.7 percent from the Free Throw Line. Kyle Kuzma had a huge impact on Friday's game, scoring 15 points, dishing out two assists, and grabbing three rebounds in 28 minutes. The Lakers got their first win of the season, while the Suns now have three losses with zero wins.
Eric Bledsoe does a little bit of everything
Eric Bledsoe had a solid all-around game for the Phoenix Suns. He contributed 28 points, two rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one blocks in 30 minutes. Bledsoe was 10-of-18 from the field, 4-of-8 from the three-point line, and 5-of-8 from the free throw line. Eric Bledsoe along with Tyson Chandler remains the leader on and off the court for the young Phoenix Suns team. Devin Booker is maturing very well while Josh Jackson seems to have lots of potential to be a star for the Suns in the future.
Brandon Ingram impresses with 25 points
Brandon Ingram looked amazing against the Phoenix Suns. He contributed 25 points, two rebounds, one steal, one block, and two assists in 37 minutes.
He shot 64.3 percent from the field, 75 percent from the three-point line and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. Ingram had a terrible start to his season but he quickly avenged his subpar game against the Clippers and played a terrific game against the Suns.
Brook Lopez expanding his range
Brook Lopez had a decent game for the Lakers against the Suns.
He contributed 19 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and one block in 32 minutes. He went 6-of-11 from the field, 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-7 from the free throw. Lopez has been expanding his range this season and he shot numerous three-pointers in their last two games against the Clippers and the Suns.
Lonzo Ball fills up the stat sheets
Lonzo Ball played an amazing game against the Phoenix Suns after having an awful night in their season opener against the Clippers. He contributed 29 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and one steal in 37 minutes. Lonzo shot 44.4 percent from the field, 50 percent from the free throw line and 44.4 percent from beyond the arc. Lonzo almost had a triple-double in his second game but he fell one assist short. The Lakers have a lot of confidence in Lonzo. They drew up isolation plays for Lonzo down the stretch and the Suns just had no answer to him defensively.
