Los Angeles Lakers (3-5, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (4-4, seventh in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads into the matchup with Phoenix after losing three straight games.
Phoenix finished 45-37 overall and 30-22 in Western Conference play last season. The Suns averaged 27.3 assists per game on 42.1 made field goals last season.
Los Angeles finished 43-39 overall, 6-10 in Pacific Division play and 20-21 on the road last season. The Lakers averaged 6.4 steals, 4.6 blocks and 13.5 turnovers per game last season.
The two teams square off for the second time this season. The Lakers defeated the Suns 100-95 in their last meeting on Oct. 27. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points, and Kevin Durant led the Suns with 39 points.
INJURIES: Suns: Devin Booker: out (calf), Damion Lee: out (knee).
Lakers: Jaxson Hayes: day to day (ankle), Jarred Vanderbilt: out (heel), Gabe Vincent: day to day (knee), Anthony Davis: day to day (adductor), Jalen Hood-Schifino: out (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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