Photos:: Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

Carlos Boozer and Suns guard Goran Dragic battle for a loose ball during the first half of a game on Nov. 4. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Nov. 4, 2014 9:05 PM PT

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Kobe Bryant has 39 points as Lakers lose fifth consecutive game of the season.

Kobe Bryant and Suns guard Goran Dragic compete for a loose ball during the first half of a game on Nov. 4. Bryant finished with 39 points and nine rebounds in the Lakers’ 112-106 loss to the Suns. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kobe Bryant had 39 points in 44 minutes, but the Laker still lost to the Phoenix Suns, 112-106, on Tuesday at Staples Center. (Paul Buck / EPA)

Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin take a moment to talk strategy during the Lakers’ 112-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at Staples Center. (Paul Buck / EPA)

Phoenix forward Markieff Morris has his shot altered by the defense of Ed Davis during the first half of a game at Staples Center on Nov. 4. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)