Where to watch LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA preseason game? TV details, streaming options and more (Oct. 17)
The LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns will face off in an NBA preseason game on Thursday. This will be their second meeting of the preseason, with the Suns having secured a 118-114 win over the Lakers in their previous game on Oct. 6.
Both teams are expected to feature their star players, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge for the Lakers, while Kevin Durant and Devin Booker headline the lineup for the Suns.
Ahead of the Lakers vs Suns preseason game, let's take a closer look at how the hoops fans can catch the action live across different platforms.
When and where is LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns?
The LA Lakers will face the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. EDT (7 p.m. PT).
Where to watch LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns?
The LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns preseason game will be broadcast live on TNT, with local live telecast available on Arizona's Family 3TV, Arizona's Family Sports and Spectrum SportsNet.
LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns streaming details
Fans can also stream the Lakers vs. Suns game on NBA League Pass and through the Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).
LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns: A recap of their last meeting
In their last matchup at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, on Oct. 6, the LA Lakers' superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis outshined the Phoenix Suns' stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Both teams’ key players only played in the first half before sitting out the second.
LeBron and Davis were highly efficient, combining for 36 points on 15-of-22 shooting, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Lakers duo also contributed 13 rebounds and seven assists.
On the other hand, Durant and Booker struggled with their shooting, going 7 of 22 from the field, including 3 of 9 from deep. The Suns stars also combined for seven rebounds and five assists.
Fueled by LeBron and Davis' impressive showing, the Lakers dominated the first half, leading 69-57. However, the Suns staged a strong comeback in the second half, outscoring the Lakers 61-45, with their role players stepping up to turn the game around.
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