Lakers Charge to Skid-Snapping Win Over Suns, 122–111

Lakers Charge to Skid-Snapping Win Over Suns, 122–111
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (C), shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis(L), and forward Jarred Vanderbilt defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on March 22, 2023. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had 27 points and nine rebounds Wednesday night in the Lakers’ 122–111 victory over the Phoenix Suns, who were furious with the game’s large free-throw disparity favoring Los Angeles.

Suns coach Monty Williams gave just one answer before leaving his postgame news conference, both ripping the game officials and describing what he sees as a pattern of unfair officiating against his team in recent games. The Lakers shot 46 free throws to the Suns’ 20, outscoring Phoenix by 21 points at the line.