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The Los Angeles Lakers ended their seven-game winning streak, suffering a beatdown at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. Irrespective of JJ Redick and crew playing back-to-back nights, a loss of such nature does not really do much good to the morale in the locker room.
Beyond the numbers, Booker represents continuity for a roster that has seen significant turnover. He is one of the few remaining pieces from the Suns’ run to the NBA Finals in 2021. His status will be closely monitored in the coming days as Phoenix awaits further clarity on the severity of his injury.
LeBron James returns from injury management, but is held to just 10 points as the Lakers see their seven-game winning streak end in a 125-108 loss to Phoenix.
Before the Los Angeles Lakers face the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, Bronny James has been called back up from the G League.
LOS ANGELES – Phoenix Suns big man Mark Williams has put that rescinded trade to the Los Angeles Lakers before last season’s deadline in the rearview, but admitted he would have a “little extra” for the Dec. 1 game at Crypto.com Arena.
Take LAKERS -4.5 (-110) before LeBron is confirmed in. Even if he sits again, the Lakers have been getting buckets in their sleep. Phoenix is 14th in defensive rating despite having a really good perimeter d-man in Brooks.
The Lakers’ current power trio, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves, has been carrying the team on their shoulders, powering a seven-game winning streak.
Phoenix Suns big Mark Williams isn't on the team's injury report for the Monday, Dec. 1, road game against the Los Angeles Lakers.