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The Phoenix Suns handed the San Antonio Spurs their first loss of the season on Nov. 2 at Mortgage Matchup Center, and defeated them again on Nov. 23.
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Sunday's game between the Lakers and Suns was played in peaks and valleys, but L.A. ended it as the king of the hill.
The Los Angeles Lakers went on a 24-0 run and LeBron James made late free throws to come back and beat the Phoenix Suns on the road.
After winning seven straight games, the Lakers have lost three of their last five games with a 17-7 record for fourth in the West. In their 132-117 loss to the Spurs, the speed of San Antonio's backcourt was L.A.'s Achilles heel, a trait that has been their kryptonite all season. Speed and quickness.
Royce O'Neale made unique NBA history as an undrafted player in the Suns' matchup against the Lakers on Sunday night.
Suns lead 1-0 with a 125-108 road win Dec. 1 The Lakers are coming off a 132-119 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals Wednesday as 7-point favorites with the the Over (243) cashing.