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

Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers will take the court today, May 23, at 3:30 pm (ET) at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix 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 reigning champions will have their tougher task of the season when they visit the desert to meet the Phoenix Suns, a team that won over 50 games this season and that looks like a legit threat out of the Western Conference.

You should never count LeBron Jamesand the Lakers out, especially come playoff time. Nonetheless, Chris Paul and the Suns have been nothing short of spectacular and dominant throughout the season.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Information

Date: Sunday, May 23, 2021
Time: 3:30 PM (ET)
Location: Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix

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

ET: 3:30 PM
CT: 2:30 PM
MT: 1:30 PM
PT: 12:30 PM

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Storylines

The Phoenix Suns have heard all the noise. They know that they’re not favored to win this series despite having the second-best record in the league. That will give them extra motivation to silence their doubters and make it past the reigning champions.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis struggled with injuries for most of the season and their health will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest concern throughout the playoffs. But if the Lakers are at full strength, they’ll be the team to beat in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Results

Phoenix Suns: 51-21 (27-9 at Home)

Los Angeles Lakers: 42-30 (21-15 on The Road)

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Lineups

Phoenix Suns

Chris Paul (PG)
Devin Booker (SG)
Mikal Bridges (SF)
Jae Crowder (PF)
Deandre Ayton (C)

Los Angeles Lakers

Dennis Schroder (PG)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG
LeBron James (SF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Andre Drummond (C)

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

The 2020/21 NBA playoffs between Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers to be played on May 23 at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix will be broadcasted in the US by ABC, and NBA League Pass.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions And Odds

Surprisingly, oddsmakers aren’t favoring the reigning champions Los Angeles Lakers for this matchup. Right now, the Phoenix Suns are favored by 3 points, while the game total is set at just 212.5 points.