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LeBron James lifts Lakers past Suns

LOS ANGELES, California: LeBron James scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Anthony Davis had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and Austin Reaves scored 20 points for the top-seeded Lakers, who will face New Orleans on Thursday (Friday in Manila) in Las Vegas.