Through 1 Quarter

The Phoenix Suns are flexing their muscles against the Los Angeles Lakers, showing why they were favored to win all along. Phoenix is way out in front after one quarter with a 48-22 lead over Los Angeles.

The Suns have enjoyed the tag-team combination of shooting guard Devin Booker and center Deandre Ayton. The former has 12 points and five assists in addition to two rebounds, while the latter has ten points along with six boards. The Lakers haven’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to seven points or fewer.

Phoenix’s lead is the biggest they have had this season going into the second quarter.

Who’s Playing

Los Angeles @ Phoenix

Current Records: Los Angeles 29-37; Phoenix 53-14

What to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Phoenix Suns and are hoping to record their first win since May 27 of last year. Los Angeles and Phoenix will face off in a Pacific Division battle at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday at Footprint Center. The Lakers should still be feeling good after a victory, while Phoenix will be looking to regain their footing.

Los Angeles didn’t have too much trouble with the Washington Wizards at home this past Friday as they won 122-109. Small forward LeBron James took over for Los Angeles, finishing with 50 points (a whopping 41% of their total) and six dimes along with seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Suns were within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap this past Friday as they fell 117-112 to the Toronto Raptors. The top scorers for Phoenix were point guard Cameron Payne (24 points) and shooting guard Devin Booker (22 points).

The Lakers are expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Oklahoma City Thunder Nov. 4 easily too and instead slipped up with a 107-104. In other words, don’t count Phoenix out just yet.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: Footprint Center — Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: ESPN
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $181.00

Odds

The Suns are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Lakers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Phoenix and Los Angeles both have 15 wins in their last 30 games.

• Dec 21, 2021 – Phoenix 108 vs. Los Angeles 90
• Oct 22, 2021 – Phoenix 115 vs. Los Angeles 105
• Jun 03, 2021 – Phoenix 113 vs. Los Angeles 100
• Jun 01, 2021 – Phoenix 115 vs. Los Angeles 85
• May 30, 2021 – Phoenix 100 vs. Los Angeles 92
• May 27, 2021 – Los Angeles 109 vs. Phoenix 95
• May 25, 2021 – Los Angeles 109 vs. Phoenix 102
• May 23, 2021 – Phoenix 99 vs. Los Angeles 90
• May 09, 2021 – Los Angeles 123 vs. Phoenix 110
• Mar 21, 2021 – Phoenix 111 vs. Los Angeles 94
• Mar 02, 2021 – Phoenix 114 vs. Los Angeles 104
• Feb 10, 2020 – Los Angeles 125 vs. Phoenix 100
• Jan 01, 2020 – Los Angeles 117 vs. Phoenix 107
• Nov 12, 2019 – Los Angeles 123 vs. Phoenix 115
• Mar 02, 2019 – Phoenix 118 vs. Los Angeles 109
• Jan 27, 2019 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Phoenix 102
• Dec 02, 2018 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Phoenix 96
• Oct 24, 2018 – Los Angeles 131 vs. Phoenix 113
• Feb 06, 2018 – Los Angeles 112 vs. Phoenix 93
• Nov 17, 2017 – Phoenix 122 vs. Los Angeles 113
• Nov 13, 2017 – Los Angeles 100 vs. Phoenix 93
• Oct 20, 2017 – Los Angeles 132 vs. Phoenix 130
• Mar 09, 2017 – Los Angeles 122 vs. Phoenix 110
• Feb 15, 2017 – Phoenix 137 vs. Los Angeles 101
• Dec 09, 2016 – Phoenix 119 vs. Los Angeles 115
• Nov 06, 2016 – Los Angeles 119 vs. Phoenix 108
• Mar 23, 2016 – Phoenix 119 vs. Los Angeles 107
• Mar 18, 2016 – Phoenix 95 vs. Los Angeles 90
• Jan 03, 2016 – Los Angeles 97 vs. Phoenix 77
• Nov 16, 2015 – Phoenix 120 vs. Los Angeles 101

Injury Report for Phoenix

• Cameron Johnson: Out (Quadriceps)
• Chris Paul: Out (Thumb)
• Dario Saric: Out (Knee)
• Frank Kaminsky: Out (Knee)

Injury Report for Los Angeles

• Malik Monk: Game-Time Decision (Shoulder)
• Talen Horton-Tucker: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
• Kendrick Nunn: Out (Knee)
• Anthony Davis: Out (Foot)