The Lakers built up a 20-point lead, but were forced to hang on in the fourth against the Suns to earn a road win.

LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Suns overcame losing Devin Booker to a groin injury in the first half to stun the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-108, Dec. 1, before a sellout crowd of 18,997 at Crypto.com Arena.

The Lakers will be short-handed again as they continue their road trip, with availability concerns impacting Sunday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

Devin Booker is QUESTIONABLE to make his return after missing the last three games with a groin injury, while the Lakers will be without their second leading scorer, Austin Reaves, who is expected to be out the next few games with a left calf strain.

LeBron James made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, Luka Doncic added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter to top the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night.

The Phoenix Suns halted the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game win streak in emphatic fashion with a 125-108 win at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 1.

The Lakers' defense has become a glaring weakness, the team ranking 27th in defensive rating over its last 10 games while giving up dangerous transition opportunities.

Sunday's game between the Lakers and Suns was played in peaks and valleys, but L.A. ended it as the king of the hill.

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 9-0 in clutch games during their 116-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is looking good in a practice video ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers amid injury woes.