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LeBron James’ gambit doesn’t pan out as Lakers lose to Suns

PHOENIX —

LeBron James, near the end of a brutally tough shooting night, intentionally missed a free throw to try and create an offensive rebound and salvage his bad night.

But the Suns corralled the loose ball, the last big moment in a 109-105 win that gave the Lakers their first loss of the season.

Faced with a choice during a timeout inside the final minute with his team down three, Lakers coach JJ Redick made a decision.

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He was going to go for it.

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