Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns (02-26-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers (34–23) go to the Phoenix Suns (33–26). Tonight, as 5.5-point favorites, Luka Doncic, Lebron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers continue their road trip against the Phoenix Suns. Given that Phoenix is just 1-4 and LA is only 2-3 SU in their past five games, both of these clubs will be hoping for a spark on Thursday night.

the Lakers have dropped four of their last six games and two in a row. They are 6.5-point favorites with the Under (229.5) paying after losing to the visiting Orlando Magic 110-109 on Tuesday. The Suns, on the other hand, have dropped six of their last eight games. encompassing their final two. With the Under (207.5) paying, they were 5.5-point favorites and fell 97-81 to the visiting Boston Celtics on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns - When and where to watch the game

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (34-23) visit the Phoenix Suns (33-26) at PHX Arena to square off against Pacific Division rivals. This season, this is the squads' fourth meeting. SportsNet LA, AZFamily, and Suns+ will broadcast the entire match and Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match online.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns - Expected Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Lakers

PG Luka Doncic
SG Austin Reaves
SF Marcus Smart
PF LeBron James
C Deandre Ayton

Phoenix Suns

PG Collin Gillespie
SG Jalen Green
SF Grayson Allen
PF Royce O'Neale
C Mark Williams

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns - Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers

• Rui Hachimura- Out (Illness)
• Jaxson Hayes- Day-to-day (Ankle)

Phoenix Suns

• Cole Anthony- Out (Not with team)
• Jordan Goodwin- Out (Calf)
• Dillon Brooks- Out (Broken left hand)
• Haywood Highsmith- Out (Knee)
• Devin Booker- Out (Right hip strain)

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns - Game Prediction

The offensive atmosphere still improves Austin Reaves' mood, despite the fact that he has only scored more than 19.5 points in two of his last ten games. Over the last five games, the Los Angeles Lakers have scored 119.0 points per game on the road, which is the ninth-highest average in the NBA.

In the meantime, opposing starting shooting guards have been routinely reaching the line against the Phoenix Suns, averaging 3.4 free-throw attempts per game over the previous ten games. This pattern creates opportunities for additional scoring. Now, they are ready for each other.




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