PHOENIX — The numbers on the scoreboard weren’t predetermined, but they were definitely predictable.
Even with Devin Booker out because of a groin injury, the imbalance between the Lakers and their division rival was always going to be severe.
Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges and Deandre Ayton were in the Suns’ beautiful purple throwback uniforms. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Austin Reaves were sidelined in patterned jackets, hoodies and sweatsuits, the Lakers wildly undermanned against one of the best in the West on the second night of a back to back.
