The Suns got the lead down to single digits in the third and got it down to eight after a triple by Royce O’Neale (10 points) after an 8-0 run through 7:04. After the Lakers pushed the lead back to 16, the Suns had another 7-0 surge that cut the Lakers' lead to nine at 1:40. The Suns continue to struggle on just 19.4% from the perimeter.

ESPN picked the perfect game to put a microphone on Luka Doncic. And as all great performers do, Doncic found a way to deliver in the midst of the Los Angeles Lakers' strong start against the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant.