For one quarter on Sunday night, the Lakers showed a glimpse of what they could become this season. However, three quarters in which the Lakers were vastly outplayed proved to be the difference as the Suns picked up a 123-94 victory over the Lakers, who remain winless through four preseason contests.
After a sloppy and uninspiring first quarter saw the Lakers manage just 18 points, the hosts responded with their best quarter of the preseason. Led by Anthony Davis, who scored a team-high 19 points in 28 minutes, and Carmelo Anthony, who connected on five 3-pointers for 17 points, the Lakers outscored Phoenix 26-23.