Suns Defeat Lakers 103-81 in NBA Showdown
Friday, October 3, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Acrisure Arena
Phoenix Suns 103, Los Angeles Lakers 81, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers?
Phoenix Suns beat Los Angeles Lakers 103-81 at Acrisure Arena on October 3, 2025.
The Phoenix Suns secured a decisive victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 103-81 at Acrisure Arena. This game marked the Lakers' second outing of the season, leaving them with a record of 0-1, while the Suns improved to 1-0. The result continues a competitive series between the two teams, with the Suns now leading the season series 3-2.
In terms of recent form, the Lakers had a mixed performance leading up to this game, finishing their last ten games with a record of 6-4. However, they entered this match on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 81-109 in their previous outing. The Lakers averaged 117.4 points scored and allowed 112.5 points in their last ten games. Their home record stood at 3-1, while they were 3-3 in away games. In their last five games, they averaged 115.8 points scored and allowed 110.0 points.
The Suns, on the other hand, have struggled recently, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games prior to this matchup. They were also on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Sacramento Kings 98-109. The Suns averaged 106.6 points scored and allowed 123.7 points during their last ten games. Their home record was 1-4, while they were winless in five away games. In their last five games, they averaged 104.0 points scored and allowed 115.4 points.
Historically, the matchup has been closely contested, with the teams splitting their last four meetings 2-2. Earlier this season, the Lakers won a game against the Suns 107-96 on March 16, 2025. However, they also suffered a loss to the Suns 100-127 on November 27, 2024, and two other narrow defeats in the previous season. This history adds an extra layer of competitiveness to their encounters.
In terms of injuries, the Suns had two players listed as day-to-day: CJ Huntley, dealing with a hamstring issue, and Mark Williams, who has a foot problem. Their availability could impact the Suns' performance in future games, but both players were in the lineup for this match.
The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with the odds favoring the Suns. The home team, the Lakers, had a home win probability of 0.0, indicating that the market did not expect them to win this matchup, which was confirmed by the final score.
Conditions for the game were standard for early October, with no reported weather issues affecting play. The focus for viewers was on the performance of key players, particularly for the Suns, who were able to capitalize on the Lakers' defensive lapses in the second half.
The scoring plays in the fourth quarter showcased the Suns' offensive strength, with notable contributions from Jared Butler and Khaman Maluach, who helped extend their lead significantly. The Lakers struggled to keep pace, with their scoring failing to match the Suns' offensive output.
Overall, this game highlighted the ongoing challenges for the Lakers as they seek to find their rhythm early in the season, while the Suns will look to build on this victory as they aim to improve their standing.
Injury report
- CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
- Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
Leaders
- PointsAustin Reaves20Los Angeles Lakers
- AssistsAustin Reaves2Los Angeles Lakers
- ReboundsDeandre Ayton8Los Angeles Lakers
- PointsDevin Booker24Phoenix Suns
- AssistsDevin Booker7Phoenix Suns
- ReboundsOso Ighodaro9Phoenix Suns
Recent form
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1117.4 scored · 112.5 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L81-109at Portland Trail BlazersApr 13
- W140-109vs Houston RocketsApr 12
- W112-97at Dallas MavericksApr 9
- L120-136at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 9
- W126-99at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 6
- W124-108vs New Orleans PelicansApr 5
- L116-123vs Golden State WarriorsApr 4
- W104-98vs Houston RocketsApr 1
- W134-127at Memphis GrizzliesMar 30
- L117-119at Chicago BullsMar 28
Phoenix Suns
Last 10: 1-9Streak L1106.6 scored · 123.7 allowed per game0-5 away
- L98-109at Sacramento KingsApr 13
- W117-98vs San Antonio SpursApr 12
- L112-125vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 10
- L95-133vs Golden State WarriorsApr 9
- L98-112at New York KnicksApr 6
- L103-123at Boston CelticsApr 4
- L123-133at Milwaukee BucksApr 1
- L109-148vs Houston RocketsMar 31
- L109-124at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 29
- L102-132vs Boston CelticsMar 27
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Phoenix Suns | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 38-90 | 23-74 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 31 |
| Three-pointers | 13-41 | 6-35 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 17 |
| Free throws | 14-26 | 29-37 |
| Free throw % | 54 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 50 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 40 | 35 |
| Assists | 29 | 10 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 22 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 27 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 22 |
| Fouls | 31 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 27 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter70-47Devin Booker makes 27-foot running pullup jump shot (Grayson Allen assists)
- 3rd Quarter70-48Jarred Vanderbilt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter73-48Devin Booker makes 25-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter73-50Dalton Knecht makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter73-53RJ Davis makes 27-foot three pointer (Bronny James assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-53Oso Ighodaro makes dunk (Devin Booker assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-54Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter75-55Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-55Collin Gillespie makes 2-foot layup (Oso Ighodaro assists)
- 3rd Quarter80-55Royce O'Neale makes 23-foot three point shot (Dillon Brooks assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-55Devin Booker makes 1-foot layup (Collin Gillespie assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-58Bronny James makes 25-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter82-59Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-60Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-61Nick Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-62Nick Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-62Jared Butler makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter86-62Collin Gillespie makes 7-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter87-62Collin Gillespie makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter87-64Nick Smith Jr. makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter88-64Khaman Maluach makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-66RJ Davis makes two point shot (Anton Watson assists)
- 4th Quarter90-66Jared Butler makes 1-foot two point shot (Jordan Goodwin assists)
- 4th Quarter90-68RJ Davis makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter90-69RJ Davis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter90-70RJ Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-71RJ Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-72Dalton Knecht makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-75Dalton Knecht makes 22-foot three point jumper (Bronny James assists)
- 4th Quarter91-75Jared Butler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-75Jared Butler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-77RJ Davis makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (Anton Watson assists)
- 4th Quarter94-77Nick Richards makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter96-77Rasheer Fleming makes layup (Jared Butler assists)
- 4th Quarter98-77Khaman Maluach makes alley oop dunk shot (David Duke Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter100-77Jared Butler makes two point shot (David Duke Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter100-79Nick Smith Jr. makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter102-79Jared Butler makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter103-79Khaman Maluach makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-81RJ Davis makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Los Angeles Lakers, below favours Phoenix Suns.
Venue
- Acrisure ArenaPalm Springs, CA
- Attendance9122
- OfficialsKarl Lane, Scott Twardoski, Danielle Scott
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