Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Los Angeles Lakers

After an 8-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost 4 games in a row. The Lakers ended the month of January on a high, with them winning 9 games and losing 5 games. Since then, the team in purple and gold has been relentless, winning 10 games and losing just 2 in February. With 7 games played in March, they have recorded 3-4. Now with the recent trade acquisition of Luka Doncic, the team looks to be a contender. The team currently sits in 5th place in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. Their record is presently at 40 wins and 25 losses.

Statistically, their performance has been inconsistent overall, but it has drastically picked up since the trade deadline as they are averaging 42.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 25th in the league. On the other hand, their offense manages 26.3 assists per game, the 15th-best record in the league, and is producing a strong shooting form as their 2-point shooting efficiency is at 56.3% and their 3-point shots stand at 35.9%. The Lakers are shooting their season-high from the 3-point arc at 36.6% for January. 

Furthermore, the Lakers are currently averaging a scoring figure of 112.9 points per game, which ranks them 18th in the league for points scored, whereas on defense the Lakers are conceding 111.1 points per game, which ranks them 8th in the league. The key player for the team is LeBron James, who is still playing like a young superstar. LeBron averages 25 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. 

Austin Reaves needs to step his game up a notch if the Lakers want to make some kind of a run in the postseason. He is averaging 18.8 points per game.Luka Doncic in his short stint as a Laker averages 24.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 8 assists and 1.8 steals per game. The Lakers have three players injured, including LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Maxi Kleber. The starting five will comprise Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Jaxson Haynes. 

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are currently positioned 11th in the Western Conference with a 31-36 record, and their performance has begun to falter as the 2024-25 season progresses. The Arizona team started the season strong in October, achieving four wins and one loss. However, their record in November was evened out with seven wins and seven losses. 

The month of January saw a resurgence, as they have won 10 games and lost 5 games. However, the Phoenix Suns managed to win just three games in February, recording 3-10. The Suns remain in the hunt for the play-in spots, but they will need a significant effort in the second half of the season to reclaim an automatic playoff spot in the very packed Western Conference. Currently, they sit fifth in the Pacific Division ranking.

Kevin Durant leads the team in points scored, as the veteran is averaging 26.9 points per game, along with 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. In the recently concluded all-star games, Kevin Durant made his 15th all-star appearance. Devin Booker has also been a key contributor, starting 56 games and averaging 25.9 points, 6.9 assists, and 4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns average 114.3 points per game, ranking 14th in the league, and they have a 27.8 assist ratio per game, which is the 10th-best in the league. 

They are a solid shooting team, connecting on 55.0% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% of their three-point shots. However, their defense has been a weak point, allowing 116.5 points per game, placing them 24th in the league. In terms of acquiring boards, the Phoenix Suns have been lacking in this department, averaging a mere 42.6 rebounds, which ranks them 26th in the league. 

Recently, the Suns are dealing with just a single player sidelined due to injury. Monte Morris will miss the game due to his injury. As a result, they will need to adjust their starting lineup including Bradley Beal as a point guard, Devin Booker as a shooting guard, Kevin Durant as a small forward, Bol Bol as a power forward, and Nick Richards as center.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Match Prediction & Analysis

The Lakers will be hoping to get the win on Tuesday to end their winless streak. The Lakers, after suffering 4 defeats, will be hopeful to get back to their winning ways. In terms of the ATS record, the Lakers have the better record with a  36-28-1 tally and a cover of 56.3%, while the Suns have the second worst record at a 26-40-1 record on 39.4% cover.

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS vs PHOENIX SUNS
Winning Prediction

The Lakers will consider themselves favorites on the night, although the  Los Angeles Lakers will be without their star LeBron James, but with the game being at the Crypto.com arena, where the Lakers have enjoyed success this season, they should fancy a win.

Los Angeles Lakers to Win!

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