The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on a place in the NBA play-offs after suffering a seventh-straight defeat in losing to the Phoenix Suns.
The Lakers, again without the injured Lebron James, were beaten 121-110 by the Western Conference leaders.
It is just the fourth time in James’ 19-year career that he has failed to make the NBA post-season.
The 17-time NBA champions sit 11th in the Western Conference, with teams from seventh to 10th in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference progressing to the play-ins.