# Lakers Overcome 22-Point Deficit to Win 123-116 Over Suns ## Anthony Davis Leads the Way with 30 Points and 23 Rebounds ## LeBron James Adds 25 Points and 11 Assists **Los Angeles, CA** - In a thrilling display of resilience, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Tuesday night at the Footprint Center. Anthony Davis was a force for the Lakers, finishing with a dominant 30 points and 23 rebounds. He was unstoppable in the paint, converting 12 of his 19 field goal attempts. LeBron James also had a strong performance, contributing 25 points and 11 assists. He set the tone early with several key baskets and helped orchestrate the Lakers' offense throughout the game. The Lakers found themselves down 60-38 in the second quarter, but they rallied back with a 36-18 run to close out the half. Davis played a pivotal role in the run, scoring 10 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. "We just stayed together," Davis said after the game. "We knew we weren't playing our best, but we kept fighting and never gave up." The Lakers continued their momentum in the second half, outscoring the Suns 68-56. They shot 50% from the field in the second half, including 10-of-23 from three-point range. The victory was the Lakers' second in a row and improved their record to 19-21. They are now in 12th place in the Western Conference, two games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final play-in spot. "This was a big win for us," said Lakers coach Darvin Ham. "We showed a lot of heart and determination tonight. We're starting to find our rhythm and we're looking forward to building on this performance." The Lakers will be back in action on Thursday night when they host the Utah Jazz.
