The Phoenix Suns, coming off a 49-point loss to Oklahoma City in NBA Cup quarterfinals, rallied from 20 down but lost late to the Lakers.
A key Los Angeles draft pick has received some bad news at the start of the week.
Williams finished with 20 points (9-10 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-114 loss to the Lakers.