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The LA Lakers are headed to Phoenix to take on the Phoenix Suns in a rematch of the first round of last season’s Western Conference playoffs.
The Lakers are coming into this game with a 29-37 record as they continue to hover around the .500 mark for the season. For all their championship aspirations, the Lakers have struggled immensely on the court and are in desperate need of good results.
They have lost seven of their last ten games and are 9-21 on the road this season as they come into this game hoping to build on their incredible win over the Washington Wizards.
Meanwhile, the Suns are coming into this game without the services of veteran leader Chris Paul and will rely on superstar Devin Booker to carry the load in the absence of CP3 as they aim to cement the top spot in the Western Conference standings.
They are currently less than eight games ahead of second seed the Memphis Grizzlies and have won 28 of their 36 home games this campaign.
Match Details
Fixture: LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns | NBA Season 2021-22.
Date & Time: Sunday, March 13th; 9 PM ET (Monday, March 14th; 6:30 AM).
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
LA Lakers Preview
As a team with championship aspirations, the LA Lakers are yet to rack up wins and gain momentum. Head coach Frank Vogel seemingly finds his job on the line. That's because he has struggled to find the right balance between offense and defense with his starting lineup, which features LeBron James as the center.
Anthony Davis' absence from the team due to injuries has also hampered the Lakers' progression this season. The lack of chemistry between Russell Westbrook and King James has also played a huge role in the Lakers' struggles this campaign.
LA Lakers Predicted Lineup
G - Russell Westbrook; G - Austin Reeves; F - LeBron James; F - Trevor Ariza; C - Dwight Howard.
Phoenix Suns Preview
With championship aspirations and playing suitably, the Phoenix Suns have had an incredible start to the season thus far. Constantly vying for the top spot in the Western Conference standings, the Phoenix Suns will be hoping to go one step further this season and capture the championship.
Led by head coach Monty Williams and superstars of the game like Devin Booker and Chris Paul, the Suns' incredible offense and reliable defense have been causing all sorts of problems for the rest of the league. However, they face a tricky run until the end of the regular season as CP3 is out injured for nearly six weeks.
Phoenix Suns Predicted Lineup
G - Cameron Payne; G - Devin Booker; F - Mikal Bridges; F - Jae Crowder; C - Deandre Ayton
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Odds & Spreads - March 13th, 2022
The Phoenix Suns and the LA Lakers are dealing with injuries to their superstars in Chris Paul and Anthony Davis. But the Suns will go into this matchup as the favorites because of how impressive they have been this season, especially on home court.
The Lakers have picked up only nine wins on the road this season from 30 games and will be the underdogs heading into this matchup against Devin Booker and company.
Odds Sourced from Draft Kings SB
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
LA Lakers Betting Tips
- LeBron James is averaging 43 PPG in his last three games for the Lakers.
- The Lakers are 9-21 on the road this season.
- The Suns will be without the services of Chris Paul.
Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Devin Booker is averaging 25 PPG in his last three games for the Suns.
- The Suns have won six of their last 10 games coming into this matchup.
- The Suns have won only lost thrice in the 11 games without the services of Devin Booker this season.
Click here to bet on Devin Booker scoring over 27 points in the game against the LA Lakers.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Match Prediction
The LA Lakers will be coming into this game on the back of an impressive win over the Washington Wizards while the Phoenix Suns are coming into this matchup after a loss against the Toronto Raptors. Expect the Suns to get the job done on the home floor once again as the Lakers continue their topsy turvy season.
- The Lakers have lost their last 9 games on the road coming into this matchup.
- The Lakers are ranked 24th in the league for their offensive ratings while the Suns are ranked 4th in the league.
- The Suns are ranked 2nd in the league for defensive ratings while the Lakers are ranked 17th in the NBA.
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Where to watch Lakers vs Suns game?
You can catch the live action of this game on the NBA League Pass. The game will also be telecast on national TV - ESPN, and on local TV - Spectrum SportsNet and Bally Sports Arizona.
