Kevin Durant downplays controversial call in Suns loss: ‘That’s not the ballgame’

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, securing the last spot in the semifinals of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. James scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and also tallied 11 assists, eight rebounds, and five steals. Anthony Davis added 27 points and 15 rebounds, while Austin Reaves contributed 20 points for the Lakers. The top-seeded Lakers will now face the New Orleans Pelicans in the tournament semifinals in Las Vegas, while Milwaukee will take on Indiana in the East semifinal. Kevin Durant scored 31 points for the Suns, but his last-second 3-point attempt missed, sealing the Lakers’ victory. There was some controversy surrounding a timeout granted to LeBron James that the Suns disputed, but ultimately, the Lakers secured the win. This victory marks the Lakers’ third win over the Suns this season. The tournament has received mixed reviews, but players are motivated by the financial incentives for their teams’ support personnel and younger players. The Suns will look to rebound in their next game against the Sacramento Kings, while the Lakers and Pelicans will face off in the tournament semifinals.