At 41, LeBron James still bends games to his will.
The Lakers vs Phoenix Suns match player stats show him with 28 points and 12 assists in a 101-73 rout.The win clinched home-court advantage for Los Angeles in Round 1.
Key Takeaways
- LeBron James led all scorers with 28 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 steals, and logged his 12,000th career assist (4th in NBA history).
- The Lakers clinched home-court advantage in Round 1, while Phoenix managed a season-low73 points.
- Luke Kennard (19) and Rui Hachimura (13) carried a short-handed LA without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Final score: how did the Lakers pull away?
We found the result was settled early. Los Angeles led by 10 after one quarter and never trailed in the second half.
The Lakers vs Phoenix Suns match player stats snapshot below tracks the full box score and the headline numbers.
| Game detail | Result |
| Final score | Lakers 101, Suns 73 |
| Date | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Lakers record | 52-29 (Pacific leaders) |
| Suns record | 44-37 (7th in the West) |
| Season series | Phoenix 3, Lakers 2 |
| Top scorer | LeBron James, 28 points |
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Lakers player stats: who showed up?
If you have been following the Lakers, the headliner will not surprise you. LeBron James controlled the game, and the supporting cast hit timely shots.
This Lakers vs Suns box score breaks down every line.
| Lakers player | PTS | REB | AST | Key note |
| LeBron James | 28 | 6 | 12 | 4 steals; 12,000th career assist |
| Luke Kennard | 19 | – | 3 | 3 steals off the bench |
| Rui Hachimura | 13 | 2 | 3 | Opened the scoring |
| Deandre Ayton | 10 | 5 | – | Steady points inside |
| Marcus Smart | 6 | 5 | 7 | Back from a 9-game absence |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 6 | 7 | – | Energy and rebounding |
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Phoenix Suns player stats: what went wrong?
Our analysis suggests the Suns were always going to struggle.
Phoenix rested Devin Booker (ankle) and sat Jalen Green (knee), then lost Grayson Allen to a hamstring injury in the first half.
Dillon Brooks led the team, but no rhythm ever arrived. For more NBA player stats breakdowns, see our recent coverage.
| Suns player | Stat / status | Detail |
| Dillon Brooks | 12 points | Team high |
| Grayson Allen | Exited (hamstring) | Left in the first half |
| Collin Gillespie | First half only | Rested second half |
| Devin Booker | Did not play | Resting right ankle |
| Jalen Green | Did not play | Right knee soreness |
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By the numbers: LeBron’s milestone night
Industry insiders are noting how efficient the 41-year-old was on the second night of a back-to-back, per the CBS Sports recap.
- 28 points and 12 assists for LeBron, on 10-of-16 shooting.
- 12,000 career assists reached, only the fourth player in NBA history to do it.
- 54 combined points across the back-to-back, on 63.6% shooting.
- 73 points for Phoenix, the franchise’s lowest output of the season.
- 101-73 final, a 28-point Lakers win.
Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats: LeBron Soars
The Lakers vs Phoenix Suns match player stats show him with 28 points and 12 assists in a 101-73 rout.The win clinched home-court advantage for Los Angeles in Round 1.https://t.co/2RmEvHuauV
— Atholton News (@atholtonnews55) June 26, 2026What does this mean for the Lakers’ playoff push?
We observed a team that found its identity through defense, even without its two leading scorers. With Doncic and Reaves due back, Los Angeles enters the postseason with real upside.
For Phoenix, the focus shifts to the play-in, where the margin for error disappears. See how contenders stack up in our Knicks vs Pacers match player stats report.
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