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Lakers face Suns on 7-game win streak
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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.
A 26-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday was all the statement the Lakers needed, cruising to a 133-121 win. At 15-4, the Lakers are riding a seven-game streak, which will be put to the test on Monday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns,
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to foot management, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
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.
Lakers star Luka Doncic spoke about the impact that Deandre Ayton has had this season as the teams keeps winning.
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a better start to the 2025-26 season than just about anybody predicted. Head coach JJ Redick has the Lakers at 15-4 through 19 games, good enough for a 65-win pace and second in the Western Conference as of Monday, Dec. 1.