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

Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns will meet on Sunday for the 2020/21 NBA season. Check out all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

Chris Paul vs. the Lakers. (Getty)
Chris Paul vs. the Lakers. (Getty)

Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns will face off today, May 9, at 10:00 pm (ET) at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles for the 2020/21 NBA season. Here, you’ll find all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

For decades, the Los Angeles Lakers have owned the Phoenix Suns, staying at the top of the division while their rivals aren’t even in the playoffs. This year, the tables have finally turned in the desert.

The Phoenix Suns are one of the best teams in the league and are battling to get the first spot in the Western Conference, whereas the Los Angeles Lakers could even fall to the play-in tournament.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Match Information

Date: Sunday, May 9, 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 just can’t catch a break. Now, it seems like Anthony Davis got hurt again and he could miss this game and further time. Add LeBron James’ ankle injury to this and Frank Vogel’s team is in serious jeopardy of not even making the playoffs despite being the reigning champions.

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The Phoenix Suns, on the other hand, have huge aspirations for this season. Chris Paul’s addition has taken them to a whole new dimension and for the first time since the Steve Nash era, they’re a legit championship contender. They want to clinch homecourt advantage and the best record in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Results

Los Angeles Lakers: 37-29 (18-15 at Home)

Phoenix Suns: 47-19 (22-10 on The Road)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Lineups

Los Angeles Lakers

Alex Caruso (PG)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Kyle Kuzma (SF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Andre Drummond (C)

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Phoenix Suns

Chris Paul (PG)
Devin Booker (SG)
Mikal Bridges (SF)
Torrey Craig (PF)
Deandre Ayton (C)

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns In The U.S

The 2020/21 NBA regular-season game between Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns to be played on May 9 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles will be broadcasted in the US by Spectrum SportsNet, NBA TV, Bally Sports Arizona, and NBA League Pass.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Predictions And Odds

As expected, bookmakers believe that the Phoenix Suns will get an easy win on the road. Right now, they’re favored by 6 points, while the game total is set at 215.5 points.

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FanDuel
Handicap Suns -6
Game Total o/u 215.5

* Odds via FanDuel

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