Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) runs up court against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)PHOENIX (AP) — LeBron James scored 32 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-119 on Friday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament.

James was 11 of 17 from the field, making 3 of 4 3s. He had 11 rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes in one of nine tournament games on the night.

Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 38 points and Bradley Beal added 24 — 20 in the first half — in his Suns debut. Devin Booker missed his fourth straight game because of a strained right calf.

Austin Reaves made a layup with 9:25 remaining — part of a 14-0 run — to give the Lakers their first lead of the second half at 97-96. Reaves added a couple mid-range jumpers in the fourth to help Los Angeles stay ahead.

Cam Reddish had 17 points, including a corner 3 on a pass from James that put the Lakers up 118-113 with 1:10 remaining. Los Angeles grabbed three offensive rebounds on the position before Reddish made the shot.LeBron James makes bizarre revelation after Lakers lose first game: 'It's  like OATMEAL' | Other | Sport | Express.co.uk