Halftime Report

After a troublesome defeat on the highway their final day trip, the Suns look significantly better as we speak on their dwelling courtroom. Sitting on a rating of 72-63, they’ve appeared like the higher group, however there’s nonetheless two extra quarters to play.

If the Suns hold taking part in like this, they will bump their document as much as 34-24 very quickly. Then again, the Lakers should make due with a 31-28 document until they flip issues round (and quick).

Who’s Taking part in

Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns

Present Data: Los Angeles 31-27, Phoenix 33-24

How To Watch

• When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• The place: Footprint Heart — Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: ABC
• Observe: CBS Sports activities App
• On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt free of charge. Regional restrictions could apply.)
• Ticket Value: $216.00

What to Know

The Lakers and the Suns are an excellent 5-5 in opposition to each other since March of 2022, however not for lengthy. Each groups will face off at 3:30 p.m. ET on February twenty fifth at Footprint Heart with out a lot relaxation after ending up video games yesterday. The Suns took a loss of their final contest and will likely be trying to flip the tables on the Lakers, who are available in off a win.

Final Friday, Los Angeles did not have an excessive amount of respiration room of their contest in opposition to the Spurs, however they nonetheless walked away with a 123-118 victory. The over/below was set at 241 factors, so good work oddsmakers; you had been proper on the cash.

The Lakers’ success was spearheaded by the efforts of Anthony Davis, who dropped a double-double on 28 factors and 13 rebounds, and LeBron James, who nearly dropped a double-double on 30 factors and 9 assists. Davis is on a roll in relation to rebounds, as he is now pulled down 13 or extra within the final 4 video games he is performed.

In the meantime, the purpose unfold could have favored the Suns final Friday, however the closing outcome didn’t. They fell to Houston 114-110. The Suns received off to an early lead (up 16 with 5:24 left within the first quarter), however sadly they weren’t capable of keep that momentum.

Regardless that the group misplaced, they nonetheless had their share of spectacular performances. Among the best got here from Kevin Durant, who dropped a double-double on 28 factors and 11 rebounds. He did not assist the Suns’ trigger all that a lot in opposition to the Mavericks on Thursday however the identical cannot be mentioned for this matchup. Bol Bol was one other key contributor, dropping a double-double on 25 factors and 14 rebounds.

Regardless that they misplaced, the Suns smashed the offensive glass and completed the sport with 19 offensive rebounds. That is probably the most offensive rebounds they’ve managed all season.

Los Angeles pushed their document as much as 31-27 with that win, which was their third straight at dwelling. These victories had been due largely to their offensive dominance throughout that stretch, as they averaged 129.0 factors per sport. As for Phoenix, that is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season document all the way down to 33-24.

Sunday’s contest is shaping as much as be a masterclass in capturing: The Lakers simply cannot miss this season, having made 49.5% of their pictures per sport (they’re ranked fourth in discipline aim share general). Nonetheless, it isn’t just like the Suns (presently ranked third in discipline aim share) wrestle in that division as they’ve made 49.8% of their pictures this season. Given these competing strengths, it will be attention-grabbing to see how their conflict performs out.

The Lakers are hoping to beat the percentages on Sunday, because the consultants assume they’re headed for a loss. For these trying to play the unfold, be careful: Los Angeles is taking part in on the highway, however their 12-17 document in opposition to the unfold as such is not precisely encouraging.

Odds

Phoenix is a 4-point favourite in opposition to Los Angeles, in response to the newest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had an excellent really feel for the road for this one, as the sport opened with the Suns as a 4.5-point favourite.

The over/below is 241.5 factors.

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Collection Historical past

Phoenix and Los Angeles each have 5 wins of their final 10 video games.

• Jan 11, 2024 – Phoenix 127 vs. Los Angeles 109
• Dec 05, 2023 – Los Angeles 106 vs. Phoenix 103
• Nov 10, 2023 – Los Angeles 122 vs. Phoenix 119
• Oct 26, 2023 – Los Angeles 100 vs. Phoenix 95
• Apr 07, 2023 – Los Angeles 121 vs. Phoenix 107
• Mar 22, 2023 – Los Angeles 122 vs. Phoenix 111
• Dec 19, 2022 – Phoenix 130 vs. Los Angeles 104
• Nov 22, 2022 – Phoenix 115 vs. Los Angeles 105
• Apr 05, 2022 – Phoenix 121 vs. Los Angeles 110
• Mar 13, 2022 – Phoenix 140 vs. Los Angeles 111