Doncic and the Lakers take on conference foe Phoenix

By Canadian Press on December 13, 2025.

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

Phoenix; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST

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

The Suns are 5-2 against opponents in the Pacific Division. 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 opponents from the Pacific Division. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference shooting 36.1% from 3-point range.

The Suns score 114.8 points per game, 2.0 fewer points than the 116.8 the Lakers allow. The Lakers are shooting 50.7% from the field, 2.6% higher than the 48.1% the Suns’ opponents have shot this season.

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

TOP 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 is averaging 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 have averaged 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 have averaged 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: out (calf).

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

The Associated Press

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