Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James sank crucial free throws to help seal the win against the Phoenix Suns.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James missed a crucial free throw in the dying seconds against the Phoenix Suns.

LeBron James gave Los Angeles the lead on two free throws with three seconds left, then blocked Grayson Allen's potential game-winning 3-pointer at the other end, and the Lakers survived a wild finish to defeat the host Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night.

PHOENIX — The ultimate achievement of Sunday’s 116-114 theatrical Phoenix Suns loss to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t how they lost or even how they roared back inside the game’s chaos. It was how a rivalry going back decades has now been reignited to a peak temperature we haven’t seen in many years.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looked to return to the win column as they visited the Phoenix Suns on Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers got a 116–114 road victory vs. the Suns at PHX Arena on Sunday that pushed Los Angeles to an 18–7 record.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns will have Devin Booker available for tonight's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Booker was initially questionable entering today with a groin injury that's caused him to miss the last three games. He went through pre-game warmups before being given the green light to return to action.