James stars as Lakers beat Suns to reach semis

LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thriller against the Phoenix Suns to win 106-103 and reach the semi-finals of the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament. James, 38, sank 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers held off a Kevin Durant-inspired second-half comeback. The win sets up a showdown […]

LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thriller against the Phoenix Suns to win 106-103 and reach the semi-finals of the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament.

James, 38, sank 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers held off a Kevin Durant-inspired second-half comeback.

The win sets up a showdown with the New Orleans Pelicans today.

The Lakers dominated the first half to lead 59-47 at the break, but Durant’s 31 points in total brought the Suns back into contention, before James’ final-quarter exploits.

In Tuesday’s other quarter-final, Giannis Antetokounmpo starred as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the New York Knicks 146-122.