0.9 seconds! The Lakers were defeated by a buzzer-beating three-pointer! The final play was executed, but they missed the chance to tie the game, what a pity.

Today, the Lakers played the Suns away from home, keeping the same starters. Hachimura was sidelined by illness. The Suns, shorthanded, missed Booker, Dillon, and others, putting the spotlight on Jalen Green's performance. Both teams entered on two-game losing streaks, making this a must-win for the Lakers.

After tip-off, both teams played at a fast pace. James scored his first bucket on a backdoor cut, a testament to his experience.

Both Dončić and Reaves committed turnovers, allowing the opponent to lead by 5. Luka answered with an and-one.

The Suns scored 5 straight points. Reaves got a steal, but his layup was goaltended.

The Suns hit another three. The Lakers trailed 9-17, calling a timeout. LeBron was fouled and made one of two free throws, then scored two on a fast break.

Dončić hit a mid-range jumper, then a three-pointer. Kennard added a layup.

The 41-year-old James was tasked with guarding the 24-year-old Jalen Green on the perimeter multiple times today.

The Lakers got another steal and scored in transition. Laravia made both free throws, capping a 12-0 run to take the lead. James went to the bench. The Suns scored on themselves, credited as a bucket for Hayes.

The Suns hit a three, leading to a timeout. James returned and assisted Kennard with a behind-the-back pass, brilliant!

Smart surprisingly committed an 8-second violation, a mental lapse.

End of the first quarter: Lakers 27, Suns 22. James: 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist. Dončić: 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals. Reaves: 2 points, 2 assists. Kennard: 4 points, 2 rebounds. Hayes: 2 points, 4 rebounds. Laravia: 2 points, 2 rebounds.

In the second quarter, Smart drew a foul on a three-point attempt, making 2 of 3 free throws.

After the Suns took the lead, Laravia's layup was goaltended.

The Suns scored 5 consecutive points, forcing a Lakers timeout. Dončić returned and turned it over. The Suns also committed a turnover. Reaves scored on an isolation move, a smooth play.

Vanderbilt was fooled consecutively, fouling a three-point shooter. The opponent made 2 of 3 free throws.

The Suns hit two straight threes, one coming off a steal of the Lakers' inbound pass, quickly building a 10-point lead. The Lakers called timeout.

Hayes made both free throws. The opponent scored inside. Laravia finally hit a three. At this point, the Lakers were 2/11 from three, while the opponent was 9/18.

Both teams scored via free throws. The Lakers challenged a call and lost.

Dončić and Reaves both made three-pointers.

The opponent tied it at 49. Halftime: Lakers 49, Suns 49. James: 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists. Dončić: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Reaves: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists. Smart: 2 points. Ayton: 1 rebound. Laravia: 7 points. Hayes: 4 points, 6 rebounds. Kennard: 4 points, 2 rebounds.

Third quarter: Dončić scored on a floater. James missed a close one, a bit unfortunate.

Smart hit a jump shot. Dončić made a three, prompting a Suns timeout.

James' first bucket of the second half came on a fast break drive.

Ayton with a dunk. The Lakers went on an 11-0 run, forcing another Suns timeout.

The Suns hit a three. Dončić fed James under the basket for an easy score.

James scored off his own miss, reaching double figures.

James with a two-handed dunk, connecting with Dončić. Then, LeBron went to the bench for a rest.

The Suns went on a 10-0 run, and the Lakers called timeout.

Both teams exchanged free throws and three-pointers. The Suns took a 78-75 lead. Dončić made both free throws. James was subbed back in with only 48 seconds left. Smart hit a three to tie it at 80, heading into the fourth.

Fourth quarter: James assisted Hayes for a dunk.

The Suns hit a three. Kennard made a jump shot, then got a steal and scored in transition.

The Suns converted a four-point play. Ayton was called for a Flagrant 1 foul for undercutting.

The Suns gained momentum, with Laravia getting posterized on a dunk.

After the Suns hit another three, look at the Lakers' transition defense. A 13-0 run finally forced a Lakers timeout.

Smart hit a three to end the scoring drought, but it was of little use. The Suns scored 5 more points, completing an 18-3 run over three minutes.

Smart converted an and-one. James was resting. After Smart blocked a shot, Dončić scored an and-one.

The opponent made both free throws. James returned. Dončić hit two consecutive three-pointers.

The opponent made a three. Laravia scored on a putback.

Both the opponent and Laravia made both free throws. Reaves hit a three to tie the game!

The opponent went ahead by two. Smart missed an open layup. James stepped up, and the game was tied at 110, leading to a timeout.

The Suns held for the last shot and hit a near-buzzer-beating three. The Lakers had only 0.9 seconds left.

The Lakers ran their play, but Reaves missed the game-tying three, resulting in a heartbreaking loss.

Final score: Lakers 110, Suns 113. James: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists. Dončić: 41 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals. Reaves: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Smart: 13 points, 3 assists. Ayton: 2 points, 4 rebounds. Laravia: 11 points, 5 rebounds. Hayes: 6 points, 8 rebounds. Kennard: 8 points, 3 rebounds.

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