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The LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns is one of the 14 matches scheduled to be played in the NBA on Tuesday. It is the last game of the four-game road trip for the Purple and Gold, which started with a 116-114 win over the Suns on Dec. 14.
It is the last home game for Phoenix before they hit the road for a four-game road trip. The Suns (15-13) are seventh in the Western Conference standings and are heading into the matchup following a 119-116 loss to the Warriors.
The Lakers (19-8), on the other hand, are in fourth place in the West standings. They are heading into the matchup following a 103-88 loss to the LA Clippers on Saturday.
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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups Tonight
LA Lakers starting lineup
The Lakers are expected to start Marcus Smart at point guard to compensate for the injuries to their primary ball handlers. Dalton Knecht is expected to start at shooting guard, while Jake LaRavia and LeBron James will play in the front court. Deandre Ayton will play at center.
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Lakers depth chart against the Suns:
Point Guard | Marcus Smart | Bronny James | |
Shooting Guard | Dalton Knecht | Nick Smith Jr. | |
Small Forward | Jake LaRavia | Jarred Vanderbilt | |
Power Forward | LeBron James | Maxi Kleber | |
Center | Deandre Ayton | Jaxson Hayes |
Phoenix Suns starting lineup
The Suns are expected to start Collin Gillespie at point guard, Devin Booker at shooting guard, Dillon Brooks at small forward, Royce O'Neal at power forward and Mark Williams at center.
Suns depth chart against the Lakers:
Point Guard | Collin Gillespie | Jamaree Bouyea | |
Shooting Guard | Devin Booker | Jordan Goodwin | |
Small Forward | Dillon Brooks | Ryan Dunn | |
Power Forward | Royce O'Neale | Isaiah Livers | |
Center | Mark Williams | Oso Ighodaro | Nick Richards |
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Reports
LA Lakers injury report
The Lakers are heading into the matchup with four players sidelined. Luka Doncic is out with a lower leg contusion that he suffered in Saturday's loss. Austin Reaves is out with a calf injury, while Rui Hachimura is out with a groin injury. Gabe Vincent remains out because of a back injury.
Phoenix Suns injury report
The Sun are down two players while hosting the Purple and Gold. Koby Brea is out because of his G-League duties, while Jalen Green remains on the sideline because of a hamstring injury. Grayson Allen is day-to-day because as he s nursing a knee injury.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Key Matchups
LeBron James going up against Dillon Brooks is a matchup to keep an eye on. The situation got chippy the last time these two players faced each other. Brooks was on James until he was ejected from the game in the final moments of the fourth quarter following a second techinical foui. James went on to secure the win for his team from the charity line.
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