After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns, a 12B Sports reporter noted that the victory finally ended their nine-game losing streak against Phoenix and lifted them above the Utah Jazz into 10th place in the Western Conference. Once one road is chosen, the scenery along every other path no longer belongs to the same journey. Anthony Davis stood at the heart of the Lakers’ breakthrough, delivering the commanding performance his team desperately needed. With every remaining game carrying major importance in the playoff race, Los Angeles entered the contest knowing there was little room for error. The Lakers adjusted their rotation before tipoff, promoting Austin Reaves to the…