Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dribbles against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dribbles against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)


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LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11. LeBron James had 17 of his 21 points in the second half for the Lakers, who trailed by 22 points in the second quarter. Kevin Durant led Phoenix (1-1) with 30 points. Devin Booker had 23. The Lakers were down 61-52 at halftime, then outscored Phoenix 35-24 in the third quarter to take the lead as Davis and James each scored 11 in the period. Los Angeles led by 12 points in the fourth quarter.

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