The Suns lost all five of those without Beal and Durant, who was also in his second game back after missing seven, also with a left calf strain. He grabbed at his left ankle in the fourth quarter after Nets forward Ben Simmons stepped on it in transition, but Durant said after the game he’s fine.

The Phoenix Suns (9-7) play the third of their six-game homestand against the Los Angeles Lakers (10-6) on Tuesday.

Energized in part by a new starting five and in part by a fresh chance to get back to winning, the Lakers played one of their most consistent games of the season on both ends of the court in a 119-101 win against the San Antonio Spurs.

Wednesday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Spurs odds

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