The Phoenix Suns triumphed over the L.A. Clippers in their season opener, which also marked the inaugural game at the Clippers' new venue, the Intuit Dome. They will remain in Los Angeles to face the L.A. Lakers, who themselves have started strong by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in a historic game featuring father-son duo LeBron and Bronny James. The matchup between the Suns and Lakers is set to tip off at 10 p.m. ET on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the game and where to catch live updates.
How to Watch the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game:
Channels: Tune into ESPN for the game.
Streaming Options: You can also watch on FuboTV (free trial available), DirecTV Stream ($99/month), Hulu with Live TV, and Sling.
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Game Details:
The Suns (1-0) and Lakers (1-0) are set for a Pacific Division showdown. The Lakers kicked off their season with a 110-103 win against the Timberwolves, while the Suns edged out the Clippers 116-113 in overtime.
The Lakers will be without Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Wood (knee) for this game.
Betting Odds:
Spread: Los Angeles -2.5
Over/Under: 224 points
-Moneyline: Los Angeles -126, Phoenix +106
Key Player Insights:
Lakers:
Anthony Davis is a formidable presence on both ends of the court. In the opener, he recorded 36 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks. In his career against Phoenix, he averages 23.9 points and 11.8 rebounds.
LeBron James contributed 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the last game, while Rui Hachimura added 18 points and five boards.
Suns:
Kevin Durant continues to shine, scoring 25 points with seven rebounds and three steals against the Clippers. He has a history of performing well against the Lakers, scoring over 30 points in three of the last five matchups.
Bradley Beal (shoulder, probable) brings strong perimeter skills and scored 24 points in his last outing.
Prediction Insights:
We predict a total of 229 combined points which indicates that one side of the spread covers over 50% of the time. For more detailed predictions and picks, you can visit SportsLine.
You can catch the action live at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN or through your preferred streaming service!
