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LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns caps off what is a jam-packed NBA slate for Monday. This matchup already marks the second time these teams will square off this season.
The Lakers hosted the Suns on Friday night and were able to secure a 123-116 victory. LeBron James and company have been off to a hot start this year, as they are one of the four remaining unbeaten teams in the NBA.
Aside from their loss to the Lakers, Phoenix has started the 2024-25 campaign off strong as well. They picked up an overtime win over the LA Clippers in their season opener and are fresh off a victory against the Dallas Mavericks this weekend.
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After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season, both of these teams have their sights set on contending in the Western Conference.
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Now getting a chance to face the Lakers on their home floor, the Suns will look to hand them their first loss of the year.
It goes without saying that the main storyline in this game will be LeBron squaring off against Kevin Durant. Not far removed from winning gold together in the Olympics, the two all-time greats will add another chapter to their rivalry on Monday night.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Injury reports for Oct. 28
LA Lakers injury report
The Lakers find themselves with a long list of names on their injury report for Monday night's game. Most of them are two-way prospects spending time in the G-League, with Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood being the most notable names.
Here is the full list of players LA has ruled out for this matchup:
- Jalen Hood-Schifino (G-League)
- Christian Koloko (Reconditioning)
- Maxwell Lewis (G-League)
- Quincy Olivari (G-League)
- Armel Traore (G-League)
- Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot)
- Christian Wood (Knee)
Phoenix Suns injury report
For the Suns, the biggest name on their injury report is Bradley Beal. He is currently listed as questionable due to right elbow soreness.
Aside from Beal, Jalen Bridges (G-League), Josh Okogie (hamstring) and TyTy Washington (G-League) have all been ruled out.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Starting lineups and depth charts
LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart
Seeing that the Lakers kicked off the year 3-0, JJ Redick is unlikely to make any changes to his opening unit.
The Lakers are expected to roll out a starting lineup of D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Anthony Davis.
Below is a snapshot of the Lakers depth chart:
Phoenix Suns starting lineup and depth chart
Phoenix could have a different starting lineup in this game depending on if Bradley Beal suits up or not. Nonetheless, the Suns could start the game with Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Beal, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic.
Here is the full breakdown of the Suns' dpeth chart:
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: How to watch
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns is set to tip off at 10:00 pm Eastern Time. The game will be on national television and will broadcast on NBA TV.
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