Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers (29-37) will take on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns (53-14) in part of the NBA Sunday slate.
Coming off a 122-109 win over the Washington Wizards, the Lakers received a staggering 50-point performance from LeBron James to carry them to the win.
The Phoenix Suns were on the other end of a big game as they lost 117-112 to the Toronto Raptors with Gary Trent Jr. putting up 42 points with eight makes from beyond the arc.
There is a substantial cushion for the Phoenix Suns holding the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. However, maintaining strong momentum is something that’s important.
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The Los Angeles Lakers need as many wins as they can get with how the season has gone for them. Getting a road win against the Suns could go a long way for their group.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns:
Date: Sunday, March 13
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona
TV Channel: ESPN
Injury Report for Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Malik Monk – probable (shoulder soreness), LeBron James – questionable (knee soreness), Talen Horton-Tucker – questionable (ankle sprain), Anthony Davis – out (mid-foot sprain), Kendrick Nunn – out (knee bone bruise)
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Chris Paul – out (avulsion fracture), Cameron Johnson – out (quad contusion), Frank Kaminsky – out (knee stress reaction), Dario Saric – out (ACL tear)
Projected Starting Lineups for Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers Projected Starting Lineup: G Russell Westbrook, G Malik Monk, F Austin Reaves, F Stanley Johnson, C LeBron James
Phoenix Suns Projected Starting Lineup: G Cameron Payne, G Devin Booker, F Mikal Bridges, F Jae Crowder, C Deandre Ayton
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