Lakers vs. Suns (December 14, 2025) Preview

Los Angeles Lakers (17-7, fourth in the Western Conference) against Phoenix Suns (14-11, seventh in the Western Conference)

Phoenix; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST

Lakers -2; plus/minus is 227.5

BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts Los Angeles in a matchup between Western Conference teams.

The Suns are 5-2 against Pacific Division opponents. Phoenix ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Mark Williams averaging 3.1.

The Lakers are 2-2 against Pacific Division opponents. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference with a 36.1% 3-point shooting percentage.

The Suns score 114.8 points per game, 2.0 points less than the 116.8 allowed by the Lakers. The Lakers are shooting 50.7% from the field, which is 2.6% higher than the 48.1% of the Suns’ opponents this season.

The teams meet for the second time this season. The Suns won 125-108 in the last game on December 2.

BEST PERFORMERS: Collin Gillespie is shooting 43.6% and averaging 13.1 points for the Suns. Dillon Brooks is averaging 16.0 points over the last 10 games.

Deandre Ayton averages 15.1 points and 8.8 rebounds for the Lakers. Luka Doncic is averaging 35.0 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 108.0 points, 40.4 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 11.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents average 115.0 points per game.

Lakers: 7-3, averaging 121.2 points, 41.1 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 5.6 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. Their opponents average 120.1 points.

INJURIES: Suns: Isaiah Livers: day-to-day (hip), Devin Booker: day-to-day (groin), Jalen Green: out (hamstring).

Lakers: Maxi Kleber: day to day (back), Austin Reaves: absent (calf).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.