LA Lakers’ NBA title defence over as Devin Booker leads Phoenix Suns to victory

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (Ashley Landis/AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (Ashley Landis/AP)

Reigning NBA champion the Los Angeles Lakers were dumped out of the play-offs after a 113-100 win for the Phoenix Suns sealed a 4-2 win.

Phoenix hit 18 three-point shots, with Devin Booker scoring eight as he amassed 47 points at the Staples Center, while Jae Crowder landed six threes.

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