Phoenix Suns hard-fought 118-114 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers 

Josh Okogie shined with 15 points, leading the Phoenix Suns to a hard-fought 118-114 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Palm Desert, California, on Sunday. Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, and Oso Ighodaro each contributed 12 points, while Bradley Beal added 11. Royce O’Neale made a defensive impact with three blocks and five rebounds. Despite only playing in the first half, LeBron James led the Lakers with 19 points, while Anthony Davis nearly posted a double-double with 17 points and eight assists in 18 minutes. Davis came out strong, scoring off an alley-oop, hitting a three-pointer, and converting open looks in the first quarter, shooting an efficient 7-for-10 (70%) from the field.

The game also featured a competitive duel between two 2015 first-round draft picks, as Booker, selected 13th, scored 12 points in the opening quarter, while D’Angelo Russell, the No. 2 pick, answered with nine points for the Lakers.