Lance Stephenson scored 23 points (8 during a 10-0 run in the second quarter), and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 131-113.
The Lakers took control with a 31-11 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 27.
JaVale McGee had 20 points (12 in the paint) and 4 blocks, and LeBron James added 19 points, 10 assists and 3 steals. The Lakers had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Suns, Devin Booker had 23 points and 7 assists, and Deandre Ayton added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks on 11 for 14 shooting. Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench.
The Suns committed 20 turnovers to the Lakers’ 8. The Lakers’ starters outscored the Suns 32-21 in 12 minutes together.