The Phoenix Suns (6 - 4) out - lasted the Los Angeles Lakers (2 - 9) leading to a 120 - 101 win for the Suns. What began as a close game, with the Lakers leading a few times in the first three quarters, turned out to be a blow - out as Phoenix blew up for a 40 point fourth quarter. The Phoenix Suns are showing themselves to be a high - octane team capable of blowing by opponents with vicious runs. This win marked their third win in a row by double digits. The combo of Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe has led Phoenix's high scoring offense so far and were at it again Monday night as they combined for 51 points. Knight had a fanstastic game, posting a triple - double with 30 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, he also had four steals. Bledsoe shot a solid 8 - 16 totalling 21 points, three assists and two steals. Five other players scored in double digits for the Suns, including T.J. Warren, who had 19 points on 9 - 13 shooting. Alex Len shot 4 - 7 and finished with 10 points, six rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench. Kobe Bryant sat this one out for the Lakers with a sore back and legs. His team showed a good effort, with six players scoring double digits, however they only managed a poor 12 assists on 37 made field goals. Jordan Clarkson continued his impressive play as he scored 20 points on 6 - 12 shooting. Roy Hibbert played well, shooting 6 - 9 and finishing with 14 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Lou Williams was his usual self, scoring 16 points on 6 - 12 shooting, in 21 minutes off the bench. Rookie and starting point guard D'Angelo Russell put in 13 points, four rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes. The Lakers will now head home for a three day break before they face the Toronto Raptors on Friday at the Staples center. The Suns will be hosting Chicago on Wednesday, in what should be an excellent match up.
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