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

Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers will square off tonight for the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs.Check out all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

LeBron James vs. the Suns. (Getty)
LeBron James vs. the Suns. (Getty)

Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers will take the court again tonight,May 25, at 10:00 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.

Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton stole all the headlines in their playoff debut on Sunday. Clearly, they could handle the pressure and were ready for the biggest game of their young careers.

The same can’t be said of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who combined for just 31 points on their 99-90 loss. Then again, you don’t see those two having two off games in a row often, so expect them to bounce back in a big way.

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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Information

Date: Tuesday, May 25,2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix

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

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

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Storylines

No one trusted the Phoenix Suns to pull off the win and yet here they are. They were the second-best team in the league for areason and were just too dominant in Game 1. Sadly, Chris Paul took a hard fall and his right shoulder could be a huge hurdle to get past for the remainder of the playoffs.

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As for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s clear that Frank Vogel needs to get back to the drawing board. Andre Drummond has been thesixth man for the opposing team more often than not and they just couldn’t get anything in the paint on Sunday. Add a hesitating Anthony Davis to the mix and you’ve got the recipe for disaster.

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)

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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 25 at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix will be broadcasted in the US by TNT, and NBA League Pass.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions And Odds

Surprisingly, oddsmakers believe that the Los Angeles Lakers will bounce back in a big way, as they’re currently favored by 2 points. Also, the game total is set at just 208.5 points after Sunday’s low-scoring affair.

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FanDuel
Handicap Lakers -2
Game Total o/u 208.5

* Odds via FanDuel

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