Phoenix Suns Edge Lakers in Tight Battle

Devin Booker leads Suns to narrow victory over LeBron James and the Lakers

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:18am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The Suns and Lakers clash in a pivotal late-season matchup, with both teams battling for playoff positioning in the West.Los Angeles Today

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-107 in a close game at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. Devin Booker had a big game for the Suns, scoring 37 points and dishing out 9 assists, while Dillon Brooks added 28 points. The Lakers were led by LeBron James, who recorded a double-double with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists, but their comeback effort fell short.

Why it matters

This was an important Western Conference matchup between two playoff contenders. The Suns maintained their lead in the season series against the Lakers, winning 3 of the 4 meetings so far. The game also featured strong individual performances from star players on both sides.

The details

The Suns jumped out to an 18-point lead in the first half, but the Lakers fought back to make it a close game. In the end, the Suns were able to hold on for the narrow victory. Phoenix shot 46% from the field and 40% from 3-point range, while the Lakers shot an impressive 61% overall and 55% from deep.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30 pm EDT.
  • The Suns and Lakers have already faced each other 4 times this season, with the Suns leading the season series 3-1.

The players

Devin Booker

The Suns' star guard led the team with 37 points and 9 assists on 13-of-27 shooting.

LeBron James

The Lakers' veteran superstar recorded a double-double with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists.

Dillon Brooks

The Suns' forward added 28 points on 11-of-22 shooting to support Booker.

Deandre Ayton

The Lakers' center scored 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting.

Jake LaRavia

The Lakers' forward chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a great Lakers team, but our guys stepped up when it counted and we were able to grind out the win.”

— Monty Williams, Suns Head Coach

“We fought hard and made a good run, but in the end they made the plays they needed to win. We'll learn from this and come back stronger next time.”

— LeBron James

What’s next

The Suns and Lakers will meet again on April 15th in Phoenix for their final regular season matchup. This game could have important playoff seeding implications for both teams.

The takeaway

This close battle between two Western Conference contenders showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams. The Suns' ability to hold off the Lakers' comeback attempt demonstrates their resilience, while the Lakers' strong shooting performance indicates they can still compete with the league's best when healthy.