The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns, 121-107, at Crypto.com Arena on Friday evening.

The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Suns led, 34-30, after one quarter. Both sides kept up the pace in the second, while the Lakers managed to cut it to a one-point game by halftime. The hosts carried the momentum into the third, where they outscored the Suns, 35-27, to claim a seven-point lead heading into the final frame. The Lakers kept their focus in the fourth and stayed one step ahead the rest of the way to secure the home win and maintain their shot at sixth place in the West.

D'Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 24 points, three rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves followed up with 22 points, five assists and a steal, while Malik Beasley added 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals. The Lakers shot 48.9 percent from the field, including 18-of-36 from long range.

Meanwhile, Torrey Craig led the Suns with 18 points, six rebounds, four blocks and a steal, in 29 minutes. Jock Landale followed up with 17 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, while Josh Okogie added 16 points, six rebounds and two assists. The Suns shot 41.3 percent from the field, including 9-of-36 from deep.

The Suns (45-36) look to bounce back as they play host to the Clippers in their final game of the season. The Lakers (42-39) close out their season at home against the Jazz on Sunday.