Last-second trey gives Suns wild win over Lakers

Phoenix overcomes 13-point deficit to defeat Los Angeles

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Royce O'Neale made a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 113-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Suns overcame a 13-point second-half deficit, with Grayson Allen scoring 28 points and Collin Gillespie adding 21. LeBron James had 15 points for the Lakers, who have lost five of their last seven games.

Why it matters

The Suns' comeback win over the Lakers keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, as they are now just one game behind the Lakers for the sixth seed. This game highlights the competitive nature of the NBA playoff race and the ability of teams to overcome large deficits late in games.

The details

The Suns trailed by 13 points in the second half before rallying back. O'Neale hit the game-winning 3-pointer after the Lakers had tied the game at 110-110 with 22.7 seconds left. Allen and Gillespie combined for 12 3-pointers to lead the Suns' offense.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Royce O'Neale

A player for the Phoenix Suns who hit the game-winning 3-pointer.

Grayson Allen

A player for the Phoenix Suns who scored 28 points and made 6 3-pointers.

Collin Gillespie

A player for the Phoenix Suns who scored 21 points and made 6 3-pointers.

LeBron James

A player for the Los Angeles Lakers who scored 15 points.

Phoenix Suns

The NBA team that came back from a 13-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcases the Suns' resilience and ability to mount comebacks, as well as the Lakers' continued struggles this season. The tight Western Conference playoff race means every game is crucial, and this win could prove pivotal for the Suns' postseason hopes.