The Los Angeles Lakers started 2020 off right as they were able to defeat the Phoenix Suns and move to 27-7 during the 2019-20 NBA season.
The Lakers looked like they were going to cruise to an easy win after going up by as many as 36 points, but a cold-shooting fourth quarter allowed the Suns to come back and nearly steal the game. However, LeBron James was able to carry Los Angeles down the stretch and avoid what would have been a disastrous result.
However, it was a sad day to the New Year as prior to the game, the league announced the passing of former NBA Commissioner David Stern.