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Los Angeles Lakers: Game 54 recap and highlights vs Phoenix Suns

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 6: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns on February 6, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 6: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns on February 6, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers had a good night on Tuesday at the STAPLES Center, defeating the Phoenix Suns.

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up some momentum on their five-game road trip. They went 3-2 on the trip and returned home on Tuesday for the first time since January 23rd. The Lakers hosted the Phoenix Suns at the STAPLES Center on Tuesday and carried that momentum to their home court.

The Lakers defeated the Suns 112-93 on Tuesday night. It was the fourth and final game of the season between the two teams. The Lakers won the season series 3-1, splitting the games in Los Angeles and sweeping the Suns out of Phoenix.

In tonight’s game, the Lakers caught a break with Devin Booker being sidelined. Los Angeles took full advantage, as they stifled the Suns’ offense.

The Suns shot 38.3 percent on the evening and 27.6 percent from behind the 3-point line. Phoenix was also a putrid 56.5 percent from the foul line. After scoring 57 points in the first half, the Lakers defense tightened up and held the Suns to 36 points in the second half.

T.J. Warren led the way for the Suns with 24 points. Justin Jackson scored 16, while Marquese Chriss added 10 off the bench.

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The Lakers, on the other hand, had no trouble offensively. The team shot 47 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from beyond the arc. Encouragingly, the Lakers also made it count at the foul line, knocking down 23-of-26 from the charity stripe.

Brandon Ingram continues to shine in the point-forward role. He led the team with 26 points tonight, making 9-of-12 from the field, including both 3-point attempts and all six free throws. He also added four rebounds, five assists and two blocks.

Also breaking the 20-point plateau was Julius Randle. Randle played great throughout the five-game road trip and it continued tonight. He scored 21 points with eight rebounds, five assists and one block.

Josh Hart has thrived in the starting lineup, replacing Tyler Ennis, who replaced Lonzo Ball. Hart had his third consecutive double-double, scoring 15 points with 11 rebounds. He also added three assists, one block and one steal for a strong all-around game.

Brook Lopez and Kyle Kuzma also had double-figures, scoring 12 and 16 points respectively. Lopez knocked down 4-of-6 from deep, as he is finally beginning to find his shooting touch.

Highlights

Next: 5 Takeaways From Lakers 5-Game Road Trip

The Lakers are now riding a three-game winning streak. Their record stands at 22-31, as they have won 11 of their last 15 games. They will look to keep the winning streak alive on Thursday in a rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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