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The LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns are set to battle for the fifth time this season when they meet on Sunday at the Footprint Center. The Lakers won the first three matchups before the Suns got one back on Jan. 11 at home. The extra game in their season series came in their quarterfinal matchup in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament.
The Lakers have dominated the Suns with three wins and one loss. However, all three victories were close games, where the Lakers were clutch down the stretch. Phoenix's lone win was a 127-109 blowout, led by Bradley Beal's 37 points.
Sunday's game will be the 268th regular-season meeting between the Lakers and the Suns. The Lakers are ahead 151-116 in the all-time head-to-head matchup. The two teams have split the last 10 games since Mar. 13, 2022.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Reports for February 25
The LA Lakers endured an injury crisis at the start of the season and flourished by winning the 2023 NBA Cup. However, another injury crisis hit the Lakers right before the All-Star break. LeBron James and Anthony Davis also continue to play through injuries.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been relatively healthy since Bradley Beal returned from a severe ankle injury in late December. The Suns are capable of going on a streak but remain inconsistent on both sides of the court.
LA Lakers injury report
The LA Lakers have eight players on their injury report. LeBron James and Anthony Davis continue to be questionable but are expected to suit up and play through injury.
Four key role players are out due to various injuries, while Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis won't play because they were assigned to the NBA G League.
Phoenix Suns injury report
The Phoenix Suns have four players on their injury report – Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic, Eric Gordon and Damion Lee.
Nurkic is listed as probable and will likely play through a right ankle sprain. Gordon is questionable because of left groin issue, while Lee continues to recover from knee surgery.
How to watch LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns?
The LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns game starts at 3:30 p.m. EST and will be nationally televised on ABC. it will also be available on radio stations across the United States through SiriusXM NBA Radio.
It can be heard on local stations ESPN LA 710/1330 in Los Angeles and ESPN KMVP 98.7 and KSUN (Spanish) in Phoenix. Live streaming options include FuboTV, which is a paid subscription.
