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Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 63 points as the Phoenix Suns notched another tough win over the Los Angeles Lakers to start the season 3-1.

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Devin Booker has taken a back seat for the Phoenix Suns in the first week of the season, what can change for Booker to get back on track?

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