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 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 on Thursday.
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 other quarter-final, Giannis Antetokounmpo starred as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the New York Knicks 146-122.
Antetokounmpo top-scored with 35 points and registered 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Bucks won to set up a clash with the Indiana Pacers in Thursday’s other semi-final.
Antetokounmpo praised his partnership with team-mate Damian Lillard, who weighed in with 28 points, following the victory.
