Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick's confidence in Christian Koloko is growing after his play against the Denver Nuggets.

Brooklyn entered the game on a seven-game losing streak. The Lakers entered having won 20 of 25 and were still upset after their Boston loss. Even without half their rotation, the Lakers had weathered being shorthanded during various parts of January and February as they forged a resilient identity they’ve become proud of.

Luka Doncic leads with 33 points, Austin Reaves adds 28 and Jaxson Hayes returns from injury as Lakers beat Suns 107-96 without LeBron James or Rui Hachimura.

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Jaxson Hayes matched his season high with 19 for the Lakers,