After two wins in the first two games of the season, the captain of the German team, who had suffered a thumb injury for a long time, scored 105:115 against the Phoenix Suns. Another outstanding performance by Anthony Davis could not prevent the defeat after a total of three wins. Davis had 37 points, 21 rebounds, five stolen balls and five blocks.
Schröder missed all six shots, was pale without points on offense and was unable to stop the Suns’ run in the second half. At the change of sides, the Lakers were still leading 55:53.
Patrick Beverly was kicked out after body checking DeAndre Ayton and was not allowed to finish the game. For the fifth time in a row, the Lakers had to do without superstar LeBron James, who had an adductor injury. For the Suns, Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges were top pitchers with 25 points each. It was the Suns’ 11th win of the season in 17 games. The team is second in the Western Conference behind the Utah Jazz.