#15 G Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a made three pointer in the first half during an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.Carlos YakimowichMon, December 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM UTC·3 min readLakers (15–4) at Suns (12–9) | Game 20 of 82
Where to Watch and What Time
📅 Date: Monday, Dec. 1
⏰ Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. PST
📍 Location: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, Calif
📺 TV: Peacock, Spectrum SportsNet
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement📻 Radio: ESPN LA 710 / 1330 KWKW
Game Preview
The Lakers have been rolling, and they continued to push their now seven-game win streak that started back on Nov 14 against the Pelicans. Now they come into Monday on the second night of a back-to-back, hosting the Suns for the first time this season after beating the Pelicans (again) 133-121 on Sunday.
Los Angeles has won six straight games at Crypto.com Arena with a 7-2 record at home, remaining second in the Western Conference with a 15-4 record behind Oklahoma City (20-1).
Although Phoenix has lost three of its last four games, they've exceeded all expectations in the early season with a 12-9 record (No. 7 in the West). They have a 4-5 record on the road this season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLuka Dončić and Austin Reaves both tallied over 30 points for the third straight game, as the duo (Dončić: 1st, Reaves: 9th) are top 10 in the NBA in scoring. Dončić had 34 points (12 rebounds, seven assists) against the Pelicans, while Reaves had 33 points (eight assists).
The duo needed to increase their scoring with LeBron James missing Sunday's game due to a foot injury. His status for Monday is questionable, but things are trending in favor of him playing against Phoenix.
Redick said the team is being cautious around James, and he is working his way to playing back-to-backs.
The Opponents' Leaders
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDevin Booker continues to be the franchise star they drafted back in 2015, leading the team with 25.7 points and seven assists a game. The addition (via trade) of Dillon Brooks has given Phoenix a tougher identity, playing well alongside Booker.
Brooks is second on the team in scoring with 21.5 points a game.
Opponents' Ranks Among the NBA
Weaknesses:
27th in turnovers a game (16.3 a game)
25th in FG percentage (44.5%)
18th in points a game (116.7)
Strengths:
The Suns are in the top six of teams that score from screens, ranking sixth in screen assist points (20.1) and seventh in screen assists (8.4).
No. 1 team in the NBA in steals (10.6 per game)
Sixth in 3-point percentage in the NBA (37.4%)
Sixth in 3-pointers made (15 per game)
Injury Report
Deandre Ayton will be someone to monitor for Monday against the Suns, as he left Sunday's game early after hurting the same knee that kept him out of two games last week. He said he was good after the game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLakers:
Marcus Smart (back spasms): Day-to-Day
LeBron James (foot management): Day-to-Day
Deandre Ayton (knee contusion): Day-to-Day
Suns:
Isaiah Livers (hip): Out
Ryan Dunn (wrist): Out
Jalen Green (hamstring): Out
Threads for the Game
The Lakers will rock their gold threads at home, while the Suns will wear their purple new Icon Edition unis.
Next Matchup
The Lakers will head to Toronto on Thursday to begin the next six of their seven games on the road.
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