On Sunday night, the Lakers wore their Sunday whites, beating the Detroit Pistons 97-85, for their first home, and second overall, win of the season.
After returning home from a five-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers made the most of their opportunity against the Detroit Pistons. Despite being five point underdogs, the boys in Purple and Gold would not be denied their second victory of the season.
Monday night, the Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns in the second game of their second back-to-back of the short season. After playing 36 minutes, finishing an astounding +14, Kobe Bryant will sit out for the third time in 11 games.
This is good news for fans, as Bryant revealed that he wanted to play all 82 games this season. The fact that Byron Scott is finally being able to tell Kobe “No,” is also a positive sign for the team and fans alike.
The Suns enter the matchup 5-4 and look to protect their homecourt in Phoenix. D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson will have another interesting night, as Phoenix possesses a guard duo of Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight, who are in the top-five of scoring backcourts.
Here’s everything you need to know about Monday’s afternoon game.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns – 6:00PM PT
More from Lake Show Life
- 3 Most likely positions the Lakers will use for the last roster spot
- Kings signing castoffs from Lakers’ nightmare seasons is strange
- ESPN predicts a better season for the Lakers even with Russell Westbrook
- 3 Reasons LeBron James passes Michael Jordan with another Lakers title
- No star has done so little with as much help as Lakers’ Russell Westbrook
Talking Stick Resort Arena – Phoenix, Arizona
TV: TWC SportsNet, TWC Deportes
Radio: 710AM ESPN, 1330AM ESPN Deportes
Favorite: Phoenix Suns by 11
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers:
Probable: Roy Hibbert (broken nose)
Out: Kobe Bryant (rest)
Phoenix Suns:
Out: Ronnie Price (concussion)
Questionable: Markieff Morris (left knee sprain)
Next: Electric STAPLES Center Propels LA to Victory
Enjoy the game and be sure to check in with LakeShowLife for frequent updates throughout the season!