The Phoenix Suns will tip off against division rival Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, December 1.
The Suns (12-9) lost their previous two games against the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, respectively. They have lost three of their past four games as their schedule strengthens.
The Lakers (15-4) have won seven straight games after beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night in LA.
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LeBron James, who missed the season opener for the first time in his career due to sciatica, sat out the game against New Orleans on the front end of a back-to-back. He is listed as a match decider for Monday.
Marcus Smart (back spasms) also missed the game against the Pelicans, but could return against the Suns as a new mid-game decision. Former Suns center and No. 1 overall draft pick Deandre Ayton left Sunday’s game against New Orleans and did not return due to knee soreness. He also makes a decision during the game to play against Phoenix.
For Phoenix, Jalen Green remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury that has kept him out of all but five quarters this season. Grayson Allen returns to action after missing seven games due to a contusion. Isaiah Livers (hip) will not play and Ryan Dunn (wrist) is listed as a decision against the Lakers. Both sat out Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets.
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This is the first regular season meeting of the season between the Suns and Lakers.
This way fans can listen in.
What channel is the Suns vs Lakers game on? How to watch on streaming
The matchup between the Suns and Lakers is available to stream on Peacock.
Fans in California can watch on Spectrum Sports Network.
NBA League Pass customers are forced to watch on Peacock.
What time does the Suns vs Lakers game start?
Tip-off for the game is scheduled for 8:00 PM MST.
What is the all-time record between the Suns and Lakers?
The Lakers have historically had the advantage against the Suns with a 153-119 all-time record against Phoenix entering Monday’s game.
Suns vs Lakers prediction
The Suns try to avoid a three-game losing streak as they take on LeBron, Luka Doncic and the Lakers.
Fortunately for Phoenix, Monday’s game will be the second of a back-to-back for the Lakers. That could give the Suns — who lost both Friday-Saturday games back-to-back against Oklahoma City and Denver — an advantage.
Phoenix has fallen back to earth a bit after defying expectations throughout the first month of the season. The game against Los Angeles is the start of a four-game road trip that includes games against Houston, Minnesota and OKC. If the Suns don’t take advantage of the Lakers’ play in recent days, their losing streak could quickly snowball.
Prediction: Suns win 118-115
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