Anthony Davis scored 35 points, and Austin Reaves added 26 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night. LeBron James contributed 21 points, with 17 coming in the second half, helping Los Angeles achieve its first 2-0 start since the 2010-11 season.
The Suns initially surged, leading by 22 points in the second quarter. Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 30 points, while Devin Booker added 23. Despite the early deficit, the Lakers rallied from a 61-52 halftime score.
