Nigel Hayes-Davis Shines in Suns Debut as Phoenix Overpowers Lakers in Preseason Showdown

The Phoenix Suns went head-to-head with the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason matchup ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Without LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the court, the Suns emerged victorious, defeating the Lakers with a score of 103-81.

Nigel Hayes-Davis, who previously played for Fenerbahçe Beko and earned the title of EuroLeague Final Four MVP, made his debut with the Suns. He logged 18 minutes of play, contributing 3 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Devin Booker led the Suns with an impressive performance, scoring 24 points and dishing out 7 assists, while Grayson Allen added 13 points and grabbed 2 rebounds.

On the Lakers’ side, Austin Reaves put up 20 points along with 3 rebounds, and Rui Hachimura contributed 11 points and 3 boards.