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Phoenix Suns look like they can be competitive with the best in narrow loss to Lakers

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel praise Phoenix as Davis played for Suns head coach Monty Williams in New Orleans. Arizona Republic

LeBron James noticed an improvement in the Phoenix Suns from a season ago before they pushed him and the Los Angeles Lakers to the wire Tuesday night.

"What's helped them a lot is bringing in some vets," James said before the game. "Some real professionals in here to help balance out the younger guys. I think (Ricky) Rubio and (Aron) Baynes and (Dario) Saric have given them a really big boost.