The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tougher test than they anticipated coming into the season when they hit the road Tuesday. With a few more wins under their belt than at this point last season and bold wins over all of the other California teams, the Phoenix Suns came in with more swagger in their step Tuesday night.
While most teams in the league would agree to defeat the Lakers is always satisfying, the Suns are finally in a position with this rebuilt team to stand a predictable chance.
In the years past, it has been a challenge for the arena to assert their Suns’ fandom with so many Los Angeles fans in Phoenix.