Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2020/21 NBA playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns will square off again today, May 27, at 10:00 pm (ET) at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. for the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Here, you’ll find all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to hold on and steal one game on the road to even the series with the Phoenix Suns. Now, they’ll head back home for the first playoff game in the STAPLES Center since 2013 for the franchise.

The reigning champions are going to have a tough time beating the second-best team in the league this season. Then again, Chris Paul’s shoulder injury could shift all momentum in their favor.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Match Information

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Times By State In The U.S

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Storylines

The Los Angeles Lakers are far from the team that won the NBA Championship last season. Then again, you can never count LeBron James and Anthony Davis out. The latter was far more aggressive in the second of the series and went to the line a career-high 21 times, but he continues to struggle with his shot and Deandre Ayton’s physicality.

Even without Chris Paul for most of the second half, the Phoenix Suns made it a close game, and that speaks volumes of their resilience and character. Even so, it’s clear that they need their All-Star playmaker if they want to stand a chance against the reigning champions, and that’ll put way more weight on Devin Booker’s shoulders going forward.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Results

Los Angeles Lakers: 42-30 (21-15 at Home)

Phoenix Suns: 51-21(24-12 on The Road)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Lineups