Photos:: Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

Kobe Bryant and Suns guard Goran Dragic compete for a loose ball during the first half of a game on Nov. 4. Bryant finished with 39 points and nine rebounds in the Lakers’ 112-106 loss to the Suns.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kobe Bryant had 39 points in 44 minutes, but the Laker still lost to the Phoenix Suns, 112-106, on Tuesday at Staples Center.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin take a moment to talk strategy during the Lakers’ 112-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at Staples Center.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Phoenix forward Markieff Morris has his shot altered by the defense of Ed Davis during the first half of a game at Staples Center on Nov. 4.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Ryan Kelly defends against Phoenix’s Isaiah Thomas during the first half of a game on Nov. 4.   (Paul Buck / EPA)

Phoenix guard Isaiah Thomas puts up a shot against Carlos Boozer during the first half of a game on Nov. 4.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Carlos Boozer dribbles the ball while being defended by Suns forward Marcus Morris. Boozer had five points in the first half.   (Paul Buck / EPA)