Who’s Playing
Los Angeles @ Phoenix
Current Records: Los Angeles 13-16; Phoenix 18-12
What to Know
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t won a matchup against the Phoenix Suns since May 27 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Monday. The Lakers might have tired legs after a game yesterday as they head on the road against Phoenix at 9 p.m. ET Dec. 19 at Footprint Center. Allowing an average of 116.28 points per game, Los Angeles has been asleep on the defensive side of the ball and will need to wake up before the contest.
Los Angeles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, sneaking past 119-117. Small forward LeBron James continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, picking up 33 points and nine assists along with seven rebounds. The matchup made it LBJ’s fourth in a row with at least 30 points.
Speaking of close games: the New Orleans Pelicans typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday Phoenix proved too difficult a challenge. Phoenix sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 118-114 victory. The win came about thanks to a strong surge after the half to overcome a 63-46 deficit. Shooting guard Devin Booker took over for the Suns, finishing with 58 points (a whopping 49% of their total) and five dimes in addition to six boards. Booker had some trouble finding his footing against the Los Angeles Clippers this past Thursday, so this was a step in the right direction. Booker’s points were the most he has had all year.
The Lakers are expected to lose this next one by 8.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the team is 2-12-1 ATS when expected to lose.
Their wins bumped Los Angeles to 13-16 and the Suns to 18-12. We’ll see which team can carry over their success and which team inevitably falls when Los Angeles and Phoenix clash.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Footprint Center — Phoenix, Arizona
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $56.00
Odds
The Suns are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Lakers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Phoenix have won 18 out of their last 33 games against Los Angeles.
- Nov 22, 2022 – Phoenix 115 vs. Los Angeles 105
- Apr 05, 2022 – Phoenix 121 vs. Los Angeles 110
- Mar 13, 2022 – Phoenix 140 vs. Los Angeles 111
- Dec 21, 2021 – Phoenix 108 vs. Los Angeles 90
- Oct 22, 2021 – Phoenix 115 vs. Los Angeles 105
- Jun 03, 2021 – Phoenix 113 vs. Los Angeles 100
- Jun 01, 2021 – Phoenix 115 vs. Los Angeles 85
- May 30, 2021 – Phoenix 100 vs. Los Angeles 92
- May 27, 2021 – Los Angeles 109 vs. Phoenix 95
- May 25, 2021 – Los Angeles 109 vs. Phoenix 102
- May 23, 2021 – Phoenix 99 vs. Los Angeles 90
- May 09, 2021 – Los Angeles 123 vs. Phoenix 110
- Mar 21, 2021 – Phoenix 111 vs. Los Angeles 94
- Mar 02, 2021 – Phoenix 114 vs. Los Angeles 104
- Feb 10, 2020 – Los Angeles 125 vs. Phoenix 100
- Jan 01, 2020 – Los Angeles 117 vs. Phoenix 107
- Nov 12, 2019 – Los Angeles 123 vs. Phoenix 115
- Mar 02, 2019 – Phoenix 118 vs. Los Angeles 109
- Jan 27, 2019 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Phoenix 102
- Dec 02, 2018 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Phoenix 96
- Oct 24, 2018 – Los Angeles 131 vs. Phoenix 113
- Feb 06, 2018 – Los Angeles 112 vs. Phoenix 93
- Nov 17, 2017 – Phoenix 122 vs. Los Angeles 113
- Nov 13, 2017 – Los Angeles 100 vs. Phoenix 93
- Oct 20, 2017 – Los Angeles 132 vs. Phoenix 130
- Mar 09, 2017 – Los Angeles 122 vs. Phoenix 110
- Feb 15, 2017 – Phoenix 137 vs. Los Angeles 101
- Dec 09, 2016 – Phoenix 119 vs. Los Angeles 115
- Nov 06, 2016 – Los Angeles 119 vs. Phoenix 108
- Mar 23, 2016 – Phoenix 119 vs. Los Angeles 107
- Mar 18, 2016 – Phoenix 95 vs. Los Angeles 90
- Jan 03, 2016 – Los Angeles 97 vs. Phoenix 77
- Nov 16, 2015 – Phoenix 120 vs. Los Angeles 101