Suns hand Lakers first loss in NBA Cup history

The Lakers finally lost an NBA Cup game, and it might have cost them their chance to repeat as champions
The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of concerns where June's NBA championship is concerned. But its winter counterpart? The Lakers have always taken care of business on that front. Last season, they went on a dominant 6-0 run through the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament to claim the trophy,
Game Recap: Suns crush Lakers as Durant and Beal return, winning NBA Cup game, 127-100
The Phoenix Suns welcomed Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal back to their lineup in their NBA Cup Game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and all feels right in the Valley of the Sun once again.
Suns hand Lakers first loss in NBA Cup history with emphatic 27-point win: Key takeaways
The Lakers' path to defending their NBA Cup now requires a win over the Thunder and a little help from the Spurs.
Lakers’ 2nd-half struggles continue in NBA Cup loss to Suns
In its brief two-season history, NBA Cup games have typically been when the Lakers are at their best. Their collective focus is dialed up, understanding the stakes for the In-Season Tournament – including a $500,
NBA Cup: Suns stun Lakers with 109-105 comeback win, handing the first loss of the season
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to a 109-105 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup matchup. Durant scored 30 points, while Booker added 33 as the Suns overcame an 18-point deficit.
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Where the Lakers stand in Emirates NBA Cup standings after Tuesday's loss to the Suns
The Lakers' blowout loss on Tuesday to the Suns was a major setback in their hopes of winning the Emirates NBA Cup.
Rockets emerging as this year's NBA Cup Cinderella with group-clinching win over Timberwolves
There's much more room for Cinderellas, and with group play nearing its conclusion in the 2024 NBA Cup, this year's ...
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NBA Cup: Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal return to lead Suns past Lakers as Rockets clinch knockout round berth
The Suns, with both stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal back on the court after their respective calf injuries, flew ahead of ...
NBA Cup 2024: Which teams are still in the hunt for a spot in the knockout stage?
Here's a look at what’s at stake in Tuesday’s five-game NBA Cup slate, as well as the lay of the land in each of the six ...
Wolves rally to force overtime, then fall apart against Rockets in NBA Cup loss
The Wolves (8-9) fell behind by as many as 18 points in the third quarter but put together a furious rally over the final 16 ...
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Spurs handle Jazz to stay alive in NBA Cup
November 27 - Victor Wembanyama poured in 34 points, 24 of them in the first half, as the San Antonio Spurs won their ...
Sengun records triple-double and Rockets beat Wolves 117-11 in OT to clinch NBA Cup group
Alperen Sengun had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, Fred VanVleet added 27 points and 11 assists, and the Houston ...
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‘Area 51’ Shines as Spurs Top Jazz, Keep NBA Cup Hopes Alive
The San Antonio Spurs kept their NBA Cup aspirations alive on Tuesday night with a convincing 128-115 win over the Utah ...
Alperen Sengun dominates 'too small' Rudy Gobert as Rockets seal spot in NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Houston Rockets have sealed their spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals after a thrilling overtime victory in Minnesota on ...