Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on a place in NBA play-offs after suffering a seventh-straight defeat as they lost to Phoenix Suns.

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on a place in the NBA play-offs after suffering a seventh-straight defeat as they lost to the Phoenix Suns.

The Los Angeles Lakers, who were without the injured Lebron James, were beaten 121-110 by the Phoenix Suns, who are the Western Conference leaders.

With the loss it makes it only the fourth time in James’ 19-year career that he has failed to make the NBA post-season.

The 17-time NBA champions are now eleventh in the Western Conference, with teams from seventh to tenth in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference progressing to the play-ins.

Kevin Madu