LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads - March 13th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22
The LA Lakers are traveling to Phoenix to take on the Phoenix Suns in a rematch of the first round of last season’s Western Conference playoffs.
The Lakers are coming into this game with a 29-37 record as they continue to hover around the .500 mark for the season. For all their championship aspirations, the Lakers have struggled immensely on the court and are in desperate need of good results.
They have lost seven of their last ten games and are 9-21 on the road this season as they come into this game hoping to build on their incredible win over the Washington Wizards.
Meanwhile, the Suns are coming into this game without the services of veteran leader Chris Paul. They will rely on superstar Devin Booker to carry the load in the absence of CP3 as they aim to cement the top spot in the Western Conference standings. They are currently less than eight games ahead of second seed the Memphis Grizzlies and have won 28 of their 36 home games this campaign.
LA Lakers Injury Report
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to be without the exploits of superstar Anthony Davis as he is still nursing an ankle injury. Malik Monk is being monitored on a day-to-day basis due to a right shoulder injury but should be available for the game against Phoenix.
Kendrick Nunn also continues to be out for the Lakers with a knee injury. Other than this, head coach Frank Vogel has all the players available for selection.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Phoenix Suns are coming into this game without the exploits of Chris Paul as he is ruled out for six weeks and will in all likelihood only be back when the postseason starts. Cameron Johnson is the only other absentee for the game as he is ruled out with a right quad contusion.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Odds & Spreads - March 13th, 2022
The Suns and the LA Lakers are dealing with injuries to their superstars in Chris Paul and Anthony Davis. But the Suns will go into this matchup as the favorites because of how impressive they have been this season, especially on home court.
The Lakers have picked up only nine wins on the road this season from 30 games and will be the underdogs heading into this matchup against Devin Booker and company.
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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
LA Lakers Betting Tips
- LeBron James is averaging 43 PPG in his last three games for the Lakers.
- The Lakers are 9-21 on the road this season.
- The Suns will be without the services of Chris Paul.
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Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Devin Booker is averaging 25 PPG in his last three games for the Suns.
- The Suns have won six of their last 10 games coming into this matchup.
- The Suns have won only lost thrice in the 11 games without the services of Devin Booker this season.
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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Predicted Lineups
LA Lakers
Russell Westbrook and Austin Reeves are all set to man the backcourt for the Lakers, with LeBron James and Trevor Ariza set to start in the frontcourt. Dwight Howard will start at center.
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Phoenix Suns
The Suns will see Devin Booker and Cameron Payne man the backcourt while the frontcourt will be handled by Jae Crowder and Mikal Bridges. The center will be Deandre Ayton.
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- The Lakers have lost their last 9 games on the road coming into this matchup.
- The Lakers are ranked 24th in the league for their offensive ratings while the Suns are ranked 4th in the league.
- The Suns are ranked 2nd in the league for defensive ratings while the Lakers are ranked 17th in the NBA.
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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Predicted Starting 5s
LA Lakers
G - Russell Westbrook; G - Austin Reeves; F - LeBron James; F - Trevor Ariza; C - Dwight Howard.
Phoenix Suns
G - Cameron Payne; G - Devin Booker; F - Mikal Bridges; F - Jae Crowder; C - Deandre Ayton
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